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Don Makanyanga in Mhondoro-Ngezi
Ngezi Platinum Stars 2-1 Triangle
A goal apiece by Malvin Gaki and Takunda Benhura either side of the break helped Ngezi Platinum Stars take the first giant step towards their dream of a league and cup double this season.
The platinum miners saw off the challenge of Triangle who found their goal through Newman Sianchali at Baobab yesterday to book their place in the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-finals.
Ngezi are also chasing a maiden league title and currently lie a close second behind leaders Highlanders on the Premiership log standings.
Yesterday the 2016 Chibuku Super Cup winners triumphed over the 2018 winners of the same tournament.
It was a result that left youthful coach Takesure Chiragwi full of praise for his Ngezi outfit.
“I am happy that we managed to get the goals this is an area which has been of concern for us.
“We did very well and we are happy that we have progressed to the next round.
“We need to take each game as it comes and get to the final and see what happens when we get there but obviously I am happy that we have managed to progress to the next round,’’ said Chiragwi.
Triangle coach Thulani Sibanda, who won the competition with Bulawayo Chiefs last year, felt it was always going to be a tough ask for him to defend the title.
“Ngezi Platinum Stars had brilliant first-half and I think we left it too late to come back into the game.
“It’s not an easy cup to win and starting away from home was not going to be easy for me and the team but we tried our best,” said Sibanda.
The hosts dominated proceedings from the onset forcing Triangle defenders to work an extra-shift.
Online Reporter