Labasa’s hope of winning the Digicel Fiji Premier League this season received a major blow when the side was held to a 1-all draw by Nadi at King Charles Park yesterday.

The northerners had the best of starts when Tigi Molea put them ahead in the third minute.

Both teams found it difficult to adjust themselves to the slippery conditions. Nadi tried hard to get an equaliser before the break, but strong defence from Labasa saw the side leading 1-nil at halftime.

The rain got heavier in the second spell as mistakes started creeping in from both defence lines.

It was Ame Votoniu who got the equaliser for Nadi after a blunder by the Labasa defence.

The draw sees Labasa remain in second spot on the standings with 29 points, four points behind Rewa, who have a match in hand.

Meanwhile, in other matches played yesterday, Tailevu Naitasiri edged Nasinu 1-nil while Navua and Suva played to a 2-all draw.