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RELEGATION- threatened Motor Action failed to utilise the few chances that came their way as they were restricted by Chicken Inn at Motor Action Sports Club yesterday. The Mighty Bulls had the better chances in the game but could not make use of their sparse opportunities especially in the first half in which Walter Musona came agonisingly close.
Musona and striking partner Emmanuel Mandiranga fluffed several chances as Motor Action dominated much of the exchanges. It was not until the 30th minute when Chicken Inn had their meaningful attack when former Mighty Bulls talisman Clemence Matawu reacted quickly to a Collen Kwaramba pass but the former Soccer Star of the year delayed in pulling the trigger.
Big Chicken Inn centre back Felix Chindugwe needlessly conceded a free-kick in the 41 minute but the effort from Wisdom Mtasa did little to trouble Nyoni. The best chance of the game came into the 52nd minute when Motor Action won a free-kick from just outside the box which Passmore Bernard took and Nyoni had to summon his reflexes to parry the ball to safety.
Motor action coach Prince Matore was happy with the performance of his players.
“We are happy to have collected a point and the performance was good as we were in total control of the game;” said Matore.
“We played a good game and the young players adjusted well and we are now focusing on our next game at Morris. The game was good and we hope to improve on this team.
Matore believes they still have a chance in the survival race despite anchoring the log standings.
“We are still to play eight more games and we will not give in yet. We will fight to the last end,” said Matore.
Chicken Inn coach Mandla Mpofu was not amused by the performance of his midfielders and also complained that the hard and bumpy pitch at Motor Action Sports Club had not helped matters for them.
“Our midfield failed to click and I also blame the pitch for disturbing our flowing game which we are used to.
However, the result is good for us especially facing Motor Action who are fighting relegation,” Mpofu said.
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