Larger schools have been cautioned not to overlook the capabilities of smaller teams at the ongoing Primary School Inter District Competitions in Labasa. This was highlighted during yesterday’s match where Dreketi triumphed over Navua with a score of 2-0.
Fans enjoyed a thrilling show of skill and perseverance as the underdog team faced off against a traditional powerhouse. In an interview, Kamlesh Deo, the general secretary of the Fiji Primary Schools Football Association, noted that this year’s competition has been intense.
“All the teams have prepared well, and we witnessed a significant upset on the first day of the competition,” he stated. Deo mentioned that teams returned to refine their strategies last night.
“For a team to secure a win, they need to minimize mistakes on the field,” he added. He also remarked on the challenges Ba will face in defending its title, as the competition has proven to be tough.
Results from the first day in the boys’ division included Ba defeating Savusavu 2-1, Rakiraki and Bua ending in a 0-0 draw, Rewa tied with Nadogo 0-0, Labasa beat Taveuni 2-0, Seaqaqa edged Savusavu 1-0, Dreketi won against Bua 1-0, Nasinu narrowly defeated Seaqaqa 1-0, Dreketi’s 2-0 win over Navua, Lautoka dominated Nalawa 4-0, Suva bested Tavua 1-0, and Ba secured a 3-1 victory against Northwest Nadroga while Rewa triumphed over Nadi 2-1.
In the girls’ division, Ba won 2-0 against Navua, Suva secured a 2-0 victory over Taveuni, Dreketi and Nadroga finished in a 0-0 draw, Labasa and Seaqaqa ended 1-1, and Bua achieved a 3-0 win against Suva, while Dreketi triumphed over Taveuni 3-0.