ENTERTAINING MID-WEEK CLASHES
Kaunda Strikes Again As Hwange FC Maintain 6-Point Lead
Justin Kaunda continued his scoring form with his 8th goal of the campaign to guide Hwange FC to victory over Aqua Stars at home yesterday.
The forward struck in the first half, finishing off a well-delivered ball from Blessing Dube. That goal proved decisive as Hwange FC held on for the win and kept their grip on top spot.
The result means Hwange FC stay 6 points ahead of the chasing pack. Talen Vision FC kept the pressure on with a 5-1 thrashing of Njube Spurs on the same day, but the gap at the summit remains.
Late Heroics Lift Nkayi UTD Past Mbizo FC
Nkayi UTD answered their critics in style today, bouncing back from last week’s defeat to Casmyn FC with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over disciplined army side Mbizo FC.
For 45 minutes it was a frustrating watch. Nkayi UTD looked flat and could only muster 2 shots on target in the opening half, as Mbizo FC sat deep and frustrated the hosts. The breakthrough seemed a long way off.
But football is a game of two halves, and Nkayi UTD came out transformed. The introduction of substitute Toto Banda changed the tempo. His run was halted illegally just outside the box, and from the resulting free kick Nkayi found the opener. Nhlanhla Fumapano whipped the ball in with precision, and More Blessing Ernesto timed his jump perfectly to head past the Mbizo keeper.
The army side pushed for a response, leaving space at the back. Nkayi UTD punished them. Tino Chitete threaded a clever pass through the defense, and Jimmy Chivasa kept his composure to slot home the second.
Talen Vision Hit Njube Spurs For Five In Week 15 Rout
Talen Vision delivered a second-half masterclass to beat Njube Spurs 5-1 in Week 15 of the Southern Region Soccer League.
The first half was cagey, with both sides having goals ruled out for offside. At the break it remained 0-0 as Njube Spurs’ defense held firm.
The match came alive after the restart. Talen Vision found the net through Ashton Ncube, Elshamaar Farasi direct from a corner, Tawanda Kaduwa with a brace, and Buthoe Phiri to complete the rout. Michael Orton Tembo grabbed a late consolation for Njube Spurs.
From cagey to clinical, Talen Vision’s 5-1 win gives them serious momentum as the season pushes on
Jordan FC Cruise To 3-0 Win Over Mosi Rovers
Jordan FC continued their fine form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mosi Rovers, powered by Jefious Sibanda’s influence and a 9th clean sheet for goalkeeper Anxious Mutanda.
The breakthrough came on 42 minutes when Sibanda converted a cross from Gift Gutu to give Jordan FC a 1-0 lead at halftime. The visitors kept control after the break and Sibanda turned provider, teeing up Tawanda Jimmy for an easy tap-in into an empty net to double the advantage.
Tavonga Buda then capped the performance in the 81st minute, setting up a well-worked move that Chris Dube finished off to make it 3-0. At the other end, Mutanda was rarely troubled as he secured his 9th clean sheet of the campaign.
The result leaves Mosi Rovers in trouble defensively. They have now conceded 6 goals in their last two matches after also losing 3-0 to Bosso 90 over the weekend.
Mayibongwe Dube Strike Earns Bosso 90 1-0 Win Over BlackRock
Bosso 90 edged BlackRock 1-0 this afternoon in the Pacific Breeze Southern Region Soccer League.The only goal came from Mayibongwe Dube, whose strike proved enough to separate the sides in a tight contest.
The result sees Bosso 90 take all three points as the league pushes deeper into the season.
Mpofu Cancels Out Madzivire As Khami, Zim SaintS Share Spoils
Nqobani Mpofu finally found his stride in the Pacific Breeze Southern Region Soccer League, scoring a first-half equalizer for Khami UTD against Zim Saints.
Simbarashe Madzivire had given Zim Saints the lead earlier in the half, but Mpofu’s well-taken goal leveled matters before the break. Both strikes came in the opening 45 minutes, leaving the match finely balanced at halftime.
Ncube’s Double Free-Kick Assists Power Casmyn Comeback Against Bulawayo City                                                    Casmyn showed fight to come from behind and beat Bulawayo City 2-1, with Sipho Ncube producing two pinpoint free-kicks to change the game.Bulawayo City went ahead through Spencer Skhosana to take a 1-0 lead. Casmyn responded with Ncube stepping up from a set-piece as Wilfred Nzondo headed home to make it 1-1.Ncube delivered again from another free-kick and Joseph Wilson finished it off to complete the 2-1 turnaround for Casmyn.Two assists, both from free-kicks, both from Ncube. Three points secured after going a goal down.
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