DeMbare labour to victory

Grace Chingoma Harare Bureau
Dynamos 1-0 Flame Lily

DOMINIC Chungwa opened his account for Dynamos yesterday as the champions struck very late to snatch a hard-fought win over newboys Flame Lily at Gwanzura.

The former Caps United man, who came in as a second-half substitute, powered the Glamour Boys to victory after finishing off a fine move initiated by midfielder Ronald Chitiyo in the 89th minute.

DeMbare had a tough afternoon in this rather dull Castle Lager Premiership match and the Premiership newboys will feel they were robbed of a priceless point they deserved.

“Gwanzura is a difficult pitch and for Flame Lily, it’s their home ground. The players aren’t used to playing here regularly,” said DeMbare coach David Mandigora, who also praised midfielder Chitiyo.

Flame Lily coach, Nesbert Saruchera, said his men paid for their inexperience.

“Lack of experience cost us the match. The guys are still learning, they’re youngsters, but we need to push but it’s still too early to be worried,” said Saruchera.

Oscar Machapa connected well in the first half but just missed the target while Godknows Murwira’s dangerous shot was expertly dealt with by the ‘keeper.

The newboys appeared to be holding on for a big point until, you know who, Chitiyo turned on the magic again and his fine work was finished by Chungwa.

Teams

Dynamos: A. Mukandi, A. Mbara, E. Muroiwa, S. Linyama, G. Murwira, S. Alimenda, W. Mukanga, E. Opoku (Chungwa 57th min), S. Nhivi (F. Mupasiri 83rd min), O. Machapa (M. Mambare 55th min), R. Chitiyo.

Flame Lily: E. Hamandishe, E. Madhanaga, S. Jimu, R. Kawondera, P. Chidawaya, T. Huwa, G. Phiri, M. Demera, M. Muponda, P. Chinyama, W. Muronda (V. Mukudo 78th min)