Ramzan Khan smashed into the right hand corner of the net to give Suva a superb beginning to the Digicel Premier League beating Rewa 1-nil at the ANZ Stadium.
Khan, from just near the penalty box stunned the Delta Tigers goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau with a powerful drive just before the half time mark.
The Capital City side, without its four key players of Filipe Baravilala, Christopher Wasasala, Iosefo Verevou, and Kalisito Veikoka, played their hearts out in front of their home fans.
The lone goal was enough to earn the Whites the maximum points.
Suva football team players celebrate after Ramzan Khan’s goal.
Rewa tried hard to find the back of the net but the solid defence by Simione Nabenu and Remueru Tekiate with goalkeeper Emori Ragata making some brilliant saves, did not allow the Delta Tigers any chance at all.
TEAM | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | POINTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAUTOKA | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 30 |
REWA | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 25 |
BA | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 22 |
SUVA | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 11 | +5 | 21 |
LABASA | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 19 |
NADI | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 15 |
NAVUA | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 9 |
NADROGA | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 9 |
[Source: Fiji Football]