Tavua FC and Rakiraki FC opened their Extra Senior League Viti Levu Zone campaigns with convincing wins over the weekend, emerging as two of the early beneficiaries in a competitive opening round of fixtures. Tavua secured a 3-1 victory over Northland Tailevu FC at Garvey Park, while Rakiraki edged Lami FC 4-2 at the Fiji FA Academy Ground to take maximum points from their respective matches.
At Garvey Park, Tavua produced a confident display, with goals from Marika Rawasoi, Savenaca Nakalevu and Ratu Dau putting the home side comfortably ahead. Northland Tailevu managed a response through Juned Shah, but Tavua’s three strikes were enough to secure all three points and a positive start to their Viti Levu Zone campaign. The result will lift morale in the Tavua camp as they look to build momentum in the early stages of the competition.
Rakirika’s outing at the Fiji FA Academy Ground proved to be a higher-scoring affair, with Shalen Chand spearheading the attack by netting a brace. Peniasi Ravudolo and Savenaca Turagakace also found the target to complete Rakiraki’s four-goal tally. Lami fought back with efforts from Shahil Naresh and Patrick Tabua but ultimately came up short as Rakiraki held on to claim the win and the opening-round haul of three points.
Both victories underline the attacking intent of the two winning sides in this opening weekend of Viti Levu Zone play. Tavua’s balanced scoring from three different players suggests a diversified threat, while Rakiraki’s heavier goal output highlights a forward line capable of producing multiple goal scorers in a single match. Lami and Northland Tailevu will be left to regroup after conceding multiple goals despite their own attacking replies.
The wins give Tavua and Rakiraki early advantages on the table as the Extra Senior League season begins to take shape. With every point crucial in the race for promotion and regional positioning, the opening fixtures set the tone for what promises to be a competitive Viti Levu Zone campaign. Both winning teams will be looking to consolidate their positions when the league resumes play, while Northland Tailevu and Lami must address defensive frailties exposed over the weekend.
Further fixtures in the Viti Levu Zone are expected in the coming weeks as clubs settle into league rhythm. For now, Tavua and Rakiraki can take confidence from strong opening results and look to maintain consistency as the season progresses.
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