Fiji soccer team has lost the first of the two match series against New Zealand last night.

Coach Carlos Buzetti was impressed with the performance of his players despite losing the match 2-1.

According to Buzetti more work is to be done before the Pacific Games and highlighted their are certain areas he must work quickly to avoid any shock in Samoa.

New Zealand's Craig Henderson and Sam Messam were scorers for new Zealand while Fiji's only goal came from the boots of New Zealand based Pita Rabo.

The next match between the two side will be played tomorrow at 3pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka.