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Bruce Chikuni in SHAMVA
Simba Bhora 1-0 Dynamos
SIMBA Bhora gave Dynamos fans more reasons to doubt their coach, Genesis Mangombe’s ability after he registered one win in six games.
This was DeMbare’s first topflight visit to Shamva and it ended in tears for the visitors who also unveiled their new Adidas kit yesterday at Wadzanai Stadium.
Simba Bhora appears to have a knack to disturb the party.
They beat Manica Diamonds 3-2 on the Gem Boys homecoming match at Sakubva on their first fixture of the season.
They also spoiled the party for Yadah Stars on their first match at Heat Stadium as they recorded a 2-1 win. It was difficult to recognise where DeMbare fans were seated as Simba Bhora fans came in numbers to enjoy the stage which was set for them by the team’s president, Simba “Buju” Ndoro.
Their previous assignments had produced no goal and the odds were favouring the hosts who are still yet to lose on home soil this season.
The two sides fielded less offensive players and the first half failed to produce some edge off the seat moments. The first real chance of the game fell on Dynamos’ way and it required special attention from goalie, Talbert Shumba to deny Donald Mudadi in the 25th minute.
DeMbare came knocking again and Elton Chikona failed to make the most of the line breaking pass from Tanaka Shandirwa as he chose to release the ball to a marked Emmanuel Paga with only the goalkeeper in sight in the 30th minute. Simba Bhora’s Tichaona Chipunza benefited from referee, Brighton Chimene’s kindness just five minutes before the break following a reckless tackle on Shandirwa. The hosts were chasing the shadows of the visitors for the larger part of the first-half.
But, on the back of sustained pressure, Walter Musona fired the hosts in front on the stroke of half-time from close range.
The break came at the perfect time for Simba Bhora coach, Tonderai Ndiraya to re-assure his depleted charges that they were the best for day. They came from the break with a different approach and that was the beginning of their dominance.
Dynamos came searching for an early equaliser but still the needed goal appeared elusive.
Simba Bhora were forced to replace defender, Malvin Mkolo, after a nasty collision with Dynamos’ Shadreck Nyahwa in the 70th minute. Nyahwa was eventually replaced despite showing intention to continue. Donald Mudadi showed moments of brilliance in midfield but DeMbare’s offensive unit was a big let down as they were pocketed by impressive Webster Tafa.
Mangombe blamed the result on his strikers.
“We had a good first-half but we failed to take our chances.
“In football you will always lose if you don’t take your chances and that’s exactly what happened to us, we need to be more ruthless in front of goal,” said Mangombe.
His counterpart, Tonderai Ndiraya, applauded the team’s boss, Ndoro for bringing the party to Shamva.
“I’m happy with the result, it’s now our third win of the season and it shows we are moving in the right direction although there’s still room for improvement.
“I want to thank Ndoro for affording the Shamva community this opportunity and I also want to thank everyone who has been supporting his vision,” said Ndiraya.
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