GASELA’S FIRST OF THE SEASON CANCELLED OUT AS TALEN VISION DRAW 1-1 WITH HWANGE
Talen Vision were held to a 1-1 draw by Hwange FC on Saturday at White City Stadium, in a match that swung on a missed penalty and a second-half response.
The hosts got off to the perfect start. Mandlenkosi Gasela broke his duck for the season with an early opener, putting Talen Vision ahead and giving them control in the first half.
Hwange had a golden chance to equalize before halftime when Junior Tamuka Chivandire was fouled inside the area. But Winston Mhango, the experienced forward, saw his penalty sail over the crossbar. Talen Vision took a 1-0 lead into the break.
Hwange came out with more urgency after the restart and got their reward. Quinton Longwe found space and beat keeper Prosper Matutu to level the score. From there, both teams pushed but the net stayed still.
The point keeps Talen Vision chasing they remain 6 points behind Hwange FC
LATE MULENGA FREE-KICK SEALS HERENTALS WIN OVER CASMYN AT CHINOTIMBA
Vic Falls Herentals made it count in front of their home fans today, grinding out a 2-0 win over Casmyn FC in Week 11 action at Chinotimba Stadium.
The hosts struck first through Ian Mositafa, who converted in the opening half after latching onto a pinpoint long pass from the back. Defender Daniel Magaiza launched the ball from deep inside Herentals territory, catching Casmyn’s defense off guard and setting Mositafa clear for the opener.
The result was put beyond doubt two minutes from time when second-half substitute Lesley Mulenga stepped up and delivered. His 88th-minute free-kick bent perfectly to find the back of the net — a moment of quality that sparked celebrations around Chinotimba.
BULAWAYO WARRIORS SNATCH LAST-GASP WIN OVER NKAYI UNITED
Bulawayo Warriors FC snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Nkayi United FC on today afternoon at Chiefs Village, with Ronald Chakandiwana netting a 90+1 minute winner in Week 11 of the Pacific Breeze Southern Region Soccer League.
What should have been a routine midday kickoff turned ill-tempered before it even started. A pre-match scuffle at 11:56 during line-up delayed kickoff by seven minutes to 12:07. Warriors goalkeeper coach Wonder Peperere was sent off for violent conduct.
The match remained tight and physical for 90 minutes, which saw 8 players being booked in total. Just as a draw looked certain, Chakandiwana broke Nkayi hearts deep into stoppage time to seal all three points.
The win serves as revenge for Warriors after Nkayi edged them 2-1 in last week’s Munhumutapa Cup Challenge. Two meetings, two different results — and this time it was Warriors who emerged as winners.
ZIM SAINTS DOWN ZEBRA REVOLUTION
Zim Saints made home advantage count yesterday at Luveve Stadium B Arena, beating Zebra Revolution 2-0 to claim maximum points in Week 11.
The hosts took control midway through the first half. Lesley Lunga found the net in the 30th minute with a clinical finish to give Saints the lead going into the break.
Zebra Revolution’s task got tougher with 10 minutes to play. Mayibongwe Sibanda’s 80th-minute own goal put the game beyond reach and handed Saints a comfortable victory.
PHIRI BRACE POWERS BOSSO 90 TO WIN OVER KHAMI UTD
Highlanders development side Bosso 90 secured their second win of the campaign yesterday with a 2-1 victory over hosts Khami United.
Leo Phiri was the hero, netting a brace to put Bosso 90 in control. He struck in both halves to give the visitors a commanding lead and keep pressure on Khami’s defence.
The hosts responded after the break when Nkosikhona Ngwenya pulled one back, sparking a late push for an equaliser. But Bosso 90 held firm at the back to protect their lead and take all three points on the road.
SIBANDA STRIKE DENIES MOSI ROVERS AT CHIEFS VILLAGE
Aqua Stars fought back to earn a point yesterday afternoon after a 1-1 draw with Mosi Rovers at Chiefs Village.
The visitors looked in control at the break. Pride Maphosa put Mosi Rovers ahead in the first half, and that lead held firm through halftime. With the second half underway, Rovers appeared on course for a valuable 3 points.
Aqua Stars refused to fold though. Warren Sibanda delivered the equaliser for the home side, silencing the visitors and bringing Chiefs Village back to life, and both teams had to settle for a share of the spoils.
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