The Fiji soccer team was beaten by defending OFC Beach Soccer champions Solomon Islands by 9-4 in the opening match in Tahiti today.

Fiji's scores came from Ratu Dugucagi, who scored a brace of goals with Rajnesh Ratan and Archie Watkins.

This is the second time Fiji is participating in this code while Solomon Islands have already played in the last 3 beach soccer world cups.        

Fiji's next game will be against the host Tahiti.

The winner from this tournament will qualify for the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.


Story by: Nitesh Raniga & Selina Navuso