How Mine hold Chapungu

Sport Corespondent
How Mine 0-0 Chapungu
praise of referees’ chief instructor, Sabelo Maphosa was probably the only thing worth writing about in a Castle Lager Premiership match played at Mandava Stadium.

The match official Bonamali Bwanali controlled the match well and the self-annointed “Doctor of Football” Luke Masomere was full of praises for the match official of this dull encounter that only attracted about 200 fans. Many chose to watch the two live matches pitting Dynamos/Bantu and the Manchester derby.

“When Sabelo is present the officiating will be top quality. She’s instilled discipline in the referees’ committee and she deserves a lot of positives from us coaches,” said Masomere.

The two sides played a goalless draw and How Mine could have surged ahead in the fifth minute when Thembani Masuku’s effort crashed on the crossbar and bounced back into play and there was no taker for the rebound with goalkeeper Roy Mazingi beaten.

The miners’ other chance came in the 54th minute when Mazingi did well to tip Heritain Masuku’s effort over the bar.

Substitute Caleb Masocha had an effort pushed over the bar by Mazingi in the 81st minute. Chapungu came to Mandava just to defend and those who stayed at home did themselves a big favour.

Mernard Mupera, Masuku, Godfrey Nguwodzawo and James Chitereki were the only visible How Mine players who showed that they are Premiership material.

“The league is now tense. I wanted to consolidate my position and win and Chapungu wanted to survive relegation,” said Masomere after the match.

His counterpart the Buhera born Joseph Nyikadzino was a happy man with the point gained.

“It was a battle for us to survive and I’m 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 minute),T Masuku (T January 76th minute), W Sithole (W Dube 59th minute)

Chapungu: R Mazingi, J Mabugu, L Khimu, B Zabula, C Kwaramba, N Murisa, W Ngonya, M Mavhuto (C Murisa 51st minute ), P Marufu, G Phiri (R Mhlanga 76th minute), C Muzire