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HOW Mine coach Luke Masomere praised referee’s chief instructor, Sabelo Maphosa, after a good performance by referee Bonamali Bwanali in this drawn tie at Mandava.
Only about 200 fans turned up to watch this game with most of the football fans in the town choosing to watch the live broadcast of the Dynamos/Bantu Rovers tie on television.
“When Sabelo is present the officiating will be of top quality,” said Masomere.
“She has instilled discipline in the referees committee and she deserves a lot of praise from us coaches.”
How Mine could have surged ahead in the fifth minute but Thembani Masuku’s effort crashed on the crossbar with goalkeeper Roy Mazingi beaten.
The miners had other chance fell in the 54th minute but Mazingi did well to tip Heritain Masuku’s effort over the bar.
Substitute Caleb Masocha also had an effort tipped over the bar by Mazingi in the 81st minute.
Chapungu came to Mandava just to defend and got the point they wanted.
“I wanted to consolidate my position with a win and Chapungu wanted to survive relegation,” said Masomere.
His counterpart, Joseph Nyikadzino, was happy with the point.
“It was a battle for us to survive and I am happy we gained a point and also my players were committed,” he said.
Teams
How Mine
B Donovan,G Banda,N Mukumbi,N Tachi,J Chitereki,M Mupera,H Masuku,K Musharu,G Nguwodzawo(C Masocha 59th min),T Masuku(T January 76th min),W Sithole(W Dube 59th min)
Chapungu
R Mazingi,J Mabugu,L Khimu,B Zabula,C Kwaramba,N Murisa,W Ngonya,M Mavhuto(C Murisa 51st min),P Marufu,G Phiri(R Mhlanga 76th min),C Muzire
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