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OLD Hararians emerged from the Harare derby against Harare Sports Club with their heads high when they upstaged the hosts to walk away with the bragging rights in tightly-contested Lion Lager National Rugby League match at the weekend. Old Boys, who at one stage were trailing narrowly, made the most of the second half opportunities as they forced a 31-20 victory. Sports Club winger Teddy “Boxer” Hwata was the leading light for the home side but his efforts were all in vain after scoring two brilliant tries, two conversions and a penalty.
The hosts had started the match on good note and in the first half they were in control of the ball. The second half saw both teams coming with force and at one point Sports Club were leading 20-19 but they lost the steam and could not continue to put their opponents under more pressure.
In another encounter, Old Georgians continued their fine run in the week 11 of the league after beating the visiting Matabeleland Warriors 61-27.
Matabeleland Warriors captain Lucky Sithole said they let themselves down earlier in the game as they got off to a poor start. Elsewhere, Old Miltonians drew 10-10 against Western Panthers in their fixture at Hartsfield in Bulawayo.
Western Panthers however finished one man down as their eighthman Simbarashe Jowa was given a red card. The trio of Panthers players Busani Ncube, Francis Nakamu and Nigel Gatsi were also cautioned by the referee Shemeah Mushirimbindi.
Hosts Zvishavane Bulls suffered a 14-12 defeat at the hands of Gweru at Mac–Adam Stadium.
Online Reporter
derick.khumalo