By Jafferson Ndhlovu,
Howmine left it late to stop Black Rhinos from extending their lead at the top of the 2017 season in the process lost the bragging rights to Ngezi Platinum who swept past coachless Tsholotsho FC via a 4-1 drubbing.
An early 4th minute Toto goal had Howmine putting their noses in front. Unsettling the log leaders.
The balanced match was seemingly for the break with Howmine leading 1nil. But inform striker Lot Chiwinga equalised in the 43rd minute. To end the first half tied at 1all.
On resumption Black Rhinos looked the more side eager to clinch the three points. Stamford Mtizwa must have rallied his troops to up their game.
But the home side still were patient enough to withstand the onslaught and maintained their composure.
Just when everyone thought the match was headed for a stalemate..Howmine scored in the 83rd minute. This should keep the in a comfortable 6th position regardless of the outcome of the other matches.
Bulawayo City appear to be mastering the art of beating their opponents with bitter and partly 1nil score lines.
Wednesday afternoon troubled Hwange were the victims. The Coalminers have been on a trailblazing losing stretch. And they seem not to find the solutions to their defensive frailties.
With Chapungu drawing at Namhunungu Stadium against ZPC Kariba positions will be swapped with Hwange going into the red brackets of relegation.
Two quick goals towards the end of the made secured maximum points for “The Prayers Boys” Yadah Stars at the Morris Deport.
They handed Taurai Mangwiro’s Triangle United FC a 3nil a rude awakening.
Yadah Stars had been on four match losing streak. And this would be huge relief for them. A lot had been running around the team especially on social media. Quite some negatives. This could the lift the club needed to silence the negativity that had characterised the team. The suspension of the coach and a long the club owner and technical director Prophet Magaya reportedly accusing some members of fanning disunity in the whole set up.
In the week coming to an end rumours had swelled of prophet saying that all the people involved with the club should in unison be congregating with his ministry. Whether this is or not. Its not the kind of vibe that should be associated with any team. Clearly individuals have a right fellowship in places of their choices. They are professionals who should not be expected to cheat their way into beliefs.
It can only be hoped that this is now water under the bridge.
ZPC Kariba dropped 2 points at what was slowly becoming a fortress as they were held to a goalless nil draw.
Bouyed by their first win of season over the past weekend, the odds were staked against Chapungu FC visiting ZPC Kariba. Who had been outsmarted by Ngezi Platinum via a 2-1 loss. This was anticipated to be ruthless relaunch by the Sunday Chidzambwa coached side back on to win ways. But the Airmen didn’t travel to Kariba town for sightseeing or sourcing electric energy.
They came to battle and gave it all out. In the end got a point that moved a little more up on the bad. Its a steady progress to probably get out of the relegation waters.
Shabanie Mine are enjoying their football after a bullish 1all draw against giants Dynamos at the weekend, they were determined to announce that the stalemate in Harare was not fluke.
On their turf they welcomed Bantu Rovers. Brutalising them with a 4-1 scoreline. That got them a couple notches high on the league.
But it was at Dulibhadzimu Stadium in Beitbridge were Ngezi Platinum reclaimed the top spot in the current ZPSL season.
A flattering set of goals past hapless and coachless Tsholotsho saw Ngezi Platinum shoot straight to the top of table on 22 points from 10 games.
Ngezi went half time leading 2nil. And added 2 more to seal their goal scoring. Tsholotsho provided themselves a face saver but that was not enough to save.
Meanwhile Highlanders FC lost through a late Chicken Inn goal. 1nil the match ended Barbourfield.
In the late match played under flood lights. Philani Ncube watched the newly appointed Harare City coach saw the misery of the team continue.
Christian Epoupa the Cameroonian import is proving to a gem of an acquisition for Dynamos FC. His been in the thick of goals all season for the fallen giants.
And this Thursday evening scored in 15th minute with masterstroke of goal. It turned it was the goal Dembare need get three points after long stretch. Its their third win of the season and should definitely buy some time for coach Llyod Mutasa.
