Also starting the season with a pair of wins under their belt was Suva, who beat Savusavu and Labasa 4-1 and 3-0 respectively.
Fiji Football Association president Rajesh Patel says it has been a good start to the season, which was initially postponed from the end of 2012 because of the effects of Cyclone Evan.
“The opening round of matches was competitive and this is a positive sign for the Fiji FA as we want teams to be competitive right from the start,” he says.
Patel says he was impressed by the sheer number of spectators who showed up to support their teams at Subrail Park in Labasa and Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka over the weekend.
“The crowd turnout was good and this is the reason we have decided to have two league games played in one venue.”
With many of the elite competitions and tournaments – including the Super Premier division and Battle of the Giants – set to feature just eight teams next season, Patel says the onus is on the teams themselves to fight to stay on top.
“The fierce competition coming from all of the districts will help improve the standard of football in the country,” he says.
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