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Eddie Chikamhi-Senior Sports Reporter
CAPS Utd ……………………………………………………….. (0) 2
Chegutu Pirates ……………………………………………… (0) 1
LLOYD Chitembwe described CAPS United’s performance as “decent” as the Green Machine needed a last-gasp winner to beat Chegutu Pirates in a Castle Lager Premiership match blighted by chaotic scenes at Rufaro yesterday.
There was a lengthy stoppage after CAPS United found their opener through Manondo’s header in the 67th minute.
But, seven minutes after the restart, Zaire were back on level terms.
CAPS United conceded a free-kick in a dangerous position and Gift Mwinga stepped up to take the responsibility.
The midfielder this time went for a low strike around the wall to beat diving goalkeeper Tonderai Mateyaunga.
Their celebrations were shortlived, though, as Manondo found the winner at the death.
“It was a decent performance. At the end of the day it’s not about me. It’s about the team, so I am happy for the team,” said Chitembwe.
Chegutu gave a good fight but once again the new boys were a bad advertisement to the top-flight league as their rowdy supporters caused a 27-minute stoppage in protest against Makepekepe’s opener.
The fans were not happy with the decision by the match officials to award CAPS United a throw in that they thought was supposed to be taken by their team.
From the move, Makepekepe earned a corner kick which resulted in the goal.
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Mayhem erupted in the Vietnam stand, which was housing the visiting supporters, which made it difficult for the match to restart.
Far side assistant referee, Tafadzwa Nkala, feared for his life after a metal object was hurled at him and referee Cecil Gwezere had to stop play. Police were called in and the match finally resumed after 27 minutes of uncertainty.
“Without reservations, nobody wants violence,” said Chegutu Pirates assistant coach Godfrey Tamirepi.
“Football is entertainment. We actually advise them to support the team without being violent and accept whatever comes out of the game.”
On the flip side, it was a fine afternoon for Manondo, who appears to have rediscovered his scoring form after taking his tally to seven goals yesterday, one goal behind leader Evans Katema of Bikita Minerals.
The former Golden Boot winner evaded his markers inside the box twice to head home the goals for Makepekepe and Chitembwe was full of praises at the end of the match.
“I’m happy for him. He has been working so hard in training and at the end of the day if he does what is expected of him it leaves me with nothing but to appreciate his work,” said Chitembwe.
Teams:
CAPS United:
Tonderai Mateyaunga, Hastings Chapusha, Eric Manokore, Bruce Kangwa, Godknows Murwira, Ralph Kawondera (D. Chafa, 46th min, B. Sarupinda, 90th min), Junior Bunjira, Wayne Makuva (C. Sithole, 90th min), Rodwell Chinyengetere, William Manondo (I. Zambezi, 90th min), Lot Chiwunga.
Chegutu Pirates:
Tafadzwa Jabangwe, Tinashe Mwafulirwa, Dexter Phiri, Maxwell Manuvire, Elisha Zulu, Reginald Ngazima (T. Ditima, 69th min), Aaron Dzingai, Gift Mwinga, Russell Mafura (J. Gwara, 70th min), Tinashe Mavhudzi, Cleopas Dube
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