Fiji FA President Rajesh Patel officially opened the ten-team event. He stressed that women’s football would not be neglected and they were looking at various means and ways for the further development of the sport. #Defending champions Suva made a best possible start to their defence as a Unaisi Vatulili goal helped them edge out Labasa 1-0. In their second match of the day, Suva beat Tavua 2-0. #Surendra Prasad, the Suva women’s football president believes his side must not lose focus as they enter the second day of competition. #“Suva is out to retain the IDC title and we have made the best possible start, “Prasad said.#“Two good wins on day one has set a good platform for us but it is important that we maintain our unbeaten run in the second day to book a semifinal spot. Rewa and Navua are good sides and will be a tough nut to crack but Suva will be prepared.”#Lami’s historical debut at the Women’s IDC faced a setback as they lost 0-6 to Nadi in their opening game. #Host Ba also made a positive start to their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Nadroga which is back at the Women’s IDC after opting out last season. Later Ba thumped Lautoka 4-0. #The last match of day one will be played at 9.15pm tonight#Results: #Suva 1 Labasa 0#Ba 3 Nadroga 0#Rewa 2 Navua 0#Nadi 6 Lami 0#Suva 2 Tavua 0#Ba 4 Lautoka 0#Matches to be played later tonight#5.30pm Labasa –Navua; 6.45pm Nadroga-Nadi; 8pm Tavua-Rewa; 9.15pm Lautoka-Lami#
