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Innocent Muchochomi, in NGEZI
Chegutu Pirates………..(1)1
Simba Bhora…………….(1)2
SIMBA Bhora striker Tymon Machope let loose a cracker in the second half to help the visitors subdue a fighting Chegutu Pirates in a Premier Soccer League game at Baobab yesterday.
In this evenly-balanced duel, Simba Bhora took an early lead in a goalmouth melee when the Pirates goalkeeper failed to handle a cross and an unattended Perfect Chikwende easily placed the ball into the net.
In-form Pirates striker Cleopas Dube grabbed his first goal this season when he levelled the score with a header in the 40th minute.
Both sides returned from the breather purposeful with play swinging from end-to-end in search of a lead.
Fans were regularly jerked from their seats as strikers were continuously supplied with good scoring opportunities.
Chegutu Pirates veteran Simbarashe Domingo combined well with Cleopas Dube but lady luck was not on their side.
On the other side, Simba utilized their attacking wingers and it paid rewards when Machope picked a loose ball just outside the centre circle and darted towards goal before unleashing a stinger that nestled in the roof net.
Simba coach Tonderayi Ndiraya punched the air in celebration as the goal was crucial in helping him secure his job.
Reports had it that Simba Bhora director Simba “Buju” Ndoro was of late not amused with his team’s performance and had promised to terminate Ndiraya’s contract had they conceded a defeat against Pirates.
Online Reporter