The Vodafone sponsored Ba and Labasa soccer team have stamped their mark as the favourites for the 2008 Fiji Bitter Fact title after an impressive outing last night.

Defending Champions Ba beat Rewa 1-0 in their opening pool game with a goal scored by sensational striker Josaia Bukalidi.

The Men In Black had to defend in most parts of the game, as the delta boys looked to equalise but failed to find the back of the net.

In the other pool games, Labasa looked like the best team in day one after striker Maciu Dunadamu scored a double to beat host Nadi 2-0.

Lautoka also beat Suva 1-0 with veteran Salesh Sami scoring the winning goal in the first half.

In the opening game of the day Tavua beat Nasinu 2-0.

Today at Rewa will take on Nadroga while live commentary of the second game of day 2 between Navua and Nasinu will start at 10.15am on our sister station Radio Sargam.