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Good afternoon everybody!
MWOS are taking on FC Platinum at Ngoni Stadium in Norton this afternoon.
FC Platinum go into this match as the only team without a defeat in the 2025 campaign.
Our Reporter Langton Nyakwenda is at Ngoni Stadium and will provide live coverage.
Chimene takes charge
Top referee, Brighton Chimene has been tasked to handle this high profile encounter.
MWOS are unbeaten at Ngoni since the Norton venue was homologated for PSL matches in April.
They have played seven matches so far at this venue since their historical 1-0 win over Dynamos in their first ever PSL match at Ngoni back in April.
FC Platinum come into the match as the only team without a defeat in the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign.
We have kicked off here at Ngoni in Norton where MWOS are hosting unbeaten FC Platinum in a potentially exciting encounter.
Line ups
MWOS: F. Tizayi, T. Nyabunze, V. Katsande, I. Zambezi, M. Murambiwa, T. Mutyambizi, T. George, M. Mudzuka, B. Veremu, A. Banda, W. Mensah
FC Platinum: W. Magalane, T. Ndlovu, N. Nyasulu, M. Ndlovu, M. Ngwenya, T. Jubane, P. Phiri, S. Mhlanga, H. Magaya, V. Nyangulu, D. Marowa
The home side with the first clear chance. Billy Veremu breaks free from the FC Platinum defenders, comes face to face with keeper Wallace Magalane but his weak effort is dealt with by the alert goalie.
10 minutes played at Ngoni still goalless.
Both teams with decent chances, MWOS coming close with Billy Veremu after only nine minutes.
FC Platinum’s Precision Phiri headed wide off an inch perfect cross from the right by Davison Marowa.
MWOS enjoying more possession while FC Platinum are waiting to pounce of the counter.
Both coaches Lloyd Mutasa and Norman Mapeza animated on the touchline as usual.
Goal alert!
18′ FC Platinum grab the lead through Davison Marowa.
Thubelihle Jubane carried the ball for almost 20 metres before flighting a cross that was headed home by pint sized winger Marowa.
30′ MWOS 0-1 FC Platinum (D. Marowa 18′)
MWOS living dangerously, they are having to repel attack after attack as FC Platinum are now dominating.
Mathew Murambiwa with a chance to level matters but he mistimed his shot.
Half time: MWOS 0-1 FC Platinum (D. Marowa 18′)
MWOS started strongly and some good chances in the opening 15 minutes but they failed to capitalise.
Billy Veremu and Matthew Murambiwa were close for The Punters.
The tables turned in the 18th minute when Marowa headed home a cross by Thubelihle Jubane.
Tinotenda Mutyambizi also came close for MWOS, his long range drive missing the target by a few inches.
MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa has a lot to talk about at half time as he needs to preserve an unbeaten run at Ngoni.
Goal Alert!
MWOS 0-2 FC Platinum
Precious Phiri makes it 2-0 for FC Platinum in the 51st minute.
Phiri prodded home a cross by Thubelihle Ndlovu.
MWOS are now staring a first defeat at Ngoni.
55′ MWOS 0-2 FC Platinum
FC Platinum player Shepherd Mhlanga receiving treatment after clashing with gritty MWOS central midfielder Tinotenda Mutyambizi.
MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa has introduced new signings Aboubakar Moffat and Innocent Masiiwa as the home side are now chasing the game.
Play has been stopped as MWOS fans are throwing missiles onto the pitch in protest against Brighton Chimene’s decision not to award MWOS a penalty after an FC Platinum defender appeared to handle a low cross from the right.
Norman Mapeza makes a change, he brings on new singing Enock Karembo for Mhlanga.
FC Platinum still clinging on to their two goal advantage.
Referee Chimene has made some questionable decisions drawing the ire of MWOS supporters.
MWOS keep on pushing for the elusive goal.
80′ – MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa is a worried man now.
His team is fluffing chance after chance.
The Punters are on the verge of losing for the first time at Ngoni.
Jarrison Selemani has come on for Pure Platinum Play, replacing goal scorer Davison Marowa
Lloyd Mutasa throws the last dice, he sends on Salif Cheya for Billy Veremu.
Arthur Banda finds himself free in the box but he shoots straight at Wallace Magalane.
10 minutes added, and Mapeza is livid.
FC Platinum still lead 2-0.
MWOS lose at Ngoni
Fulltime: MWOS 0- 2 FC Platinum
MWOS suffer their first defeat at Ngoni after falling to a 0-2 loss against FC Platinum.
Davison Marowa and Precious Phiri were on target for Pure Platinum Play.
FC Platinum maintain their unbeaten run in the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.
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