 By the end of 2012, Besta PNG were one of only four teams to have completed the necessary paperwork ahead of the upcoming season, which as a result ended up being delayed until 2013.In the end, Besta were one of eight teams and once again improved their stance, finishing second in the regular season table and again qualifying for the playoffs.However, they were unable to translate this form to the playoffs, where they once again fell in the semi-finals, losing 2–0 to new franchise FC Port Moresby despite early pressure on the visitors' goal.