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The two rivals are separated by a single point with the free-scoring Highlanders on 13 points while Dynamos are on 12.
Bosso beat Black Mambas 3-1 at Morris Depot at the weekend after coming from a goal down following a goal by Sebastian Mutizirwa. Simon Munawa grabbed a brace for Highlanders before super substitute, Masimba Mambare, sealed the match with the third goal.
Highlanders have now scored 16 goals in five matches but it is the goals conceded that should be a cause for concern for their coach Kelvin Kaindu.
Last season, the defence department was the strongest and on paper they look a team capable of doing better in that regard.
Skipper Innocent Mapuranga has to assert his authority in terms of giving instructions during play as most of the goals come as a result of poor communication between the defence and the goalkeeper.
It happened in the 5-3 win over Hardbody at Barbourfields Stadium, it happened at Mandava Stadium in the 3-1 win over FC Platinum and now the Black Mambas match. For a team that is eyeing the championship, it cannot afford to continue conceding silly goals every week even when it is winning. Goalkeepers’ coach, Tembo Chuma should also do his job so should assistant coach Bekithemba Ndlovu, himself a defender.
In an incident-filled but exciting match at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday, Harare giants Dynamos beat a dispirited and leaderless Hwange 4-2 to take their points tally to 12 and jump to second position.
Takesure Chinyama haunted his former paymasters with a brace while the other goals came from Roderick Mutuma and Denver Mukamba.
Down but not out, Hwange got their goals through Aaron Katebe and Daniel Kamunenga.
There was also some drama at Ascot Stadium in Gweru where Chicken Inn tasted defeat for the first time this season although in controversial fashion. Hardbody won by a solitary goal scored by Callisto Maheya in the 75th minute.
The goal, which appeared to have been cleared off the line by Brian Mbiriri after Njabulo Nyoni had been beaten caused a two-minute stoppage as Chicken Inn players and officials protested.
But Masvingo based Masakadza Makonese who has been lucky with match assignments of late, stood his ground. He seemed to struggle with his fitness and his communication with his assistants was in most instances too slow.
Chicken Inn could have wrapped up the game in the first half but paid the price for poor finishing.
With the defeat and Shabanie Mine’s 2-1 loss to Buffaloes at Sakubva Stadium, Highlanders is the only team in the league yet to lose while Caps United and Blue Rangers are the only winless clubs in the league.
Quelaton picked up their second set of three points when they stunned visiting Gunners 1-0 at Luveve Stadium on Sunday. Since caretaker coach Farai Sibanda took over, the team is yet to lose a match.
Results at a glance
Saturday
Dynamos 4, Hwange 2; Blue Rangers 1, Harare City 1; Hardbody 1, Chicken Inn 0; Buffaloes 2, Shabanie Mine 1.
Sunday
Monomotapa 1, CAPS United 0; FC Platinum 2, Motor Action 0; Quelaton 1, Gunners 0; Black Mambas 1, Highlanders 3.
Online Reporter