adminLiberty Dube in Mutare
Buffaloes ………………………………… (1) 1
Chicken Inn………………………………..… 0
A PRICELESS goal by midfielder Tawanda Mareya was enough to ease pressure off army side Buffaloes’ relegation worries in a lukewarm Castle Lager Premiership match against Chicken Inn at Sakubva yesterday. Mareya struck in the seventh minute to hand Buffaloes a win they desperately needed in order for them to remain in the comfort zone and they rightly did that against the “Gamecocks” who struggled for composure all day. Chicken Inn missed the services of steely defender, Felix Chindungwe and midfielder Danny Phiri who were in Harare for Warriors duty and suspension respectively.
Buffaloes showed urgency from the first minute and played purposeful football despite failing to convert a number of chances that came their way.
The menacing Buffaloes’ troops got the solitary goal after Lloyd Katongomara’s shot was blocked by the ever busy Chicken Inn keeper, Liberty Chirava before the unmarked and well-positioned Mareya placed it to the far right.
Chicken Inn’s frantic search for an equaliser in the first half failed to produce positive results although exciting former Zimbabwean international and Motor Action midfielder, Clemence Matawu showed some touches of brilliance.
Buffaloes thwarted all attempts with Prosper “Zhakie” Matambanadzo and Themba Ndlovu resolute all day.
Online Reporter