Newly promoted Tavua suffered a 2-0 loss to Tailevu Naitasiri in their opening match of the Digicel Fiji Premier League at Garvey Park today.
After a goalless first half, the Nigel Khan coached side lifted its game in the second stanza.
Returning striker Mosese Nabose broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with a goal as he slammed the ball into the right hand corner of the net.
A combined effort from Epeli Valevou and Jone Naraba saw promising star Prashant Chand extend their lead with a powerful shot minutes before the end.
In other matches played this weekend, Nadi thumped Nadroga 3-0, Lautoka registered a similar scoreline against Labasa while Ba and Navua played to a goalless draw.