Southern Region title race heats up as contenders trade blows on matchday 14

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THE Pacific Breeze Southern Region Soccer League title race continued to gather momentum on Matchday 14 as several contenders recorded important victories, while others dropped valuable points in a weekend packed with goals and drama.

Bulawayo City and Aqua Stars shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw at White City B Arena, a result that left both sides with mixed emotions after failing to secure maximum points.

Bosso90 enjoyed a comfortable afternoon at the same venue, cruising to a convincing 3-0 victory over Mosi Rovers.

Imbizo FC also secured maximum points after defeating Khami United 3-1 at Lookout Masuku Grounds. The victory strengthened their push towards the upper end of the table and further underlined their growing ambitions this season.

Jordan and Talen Vision played out a goalless draw at Mthwakazi Stadium in a match that lacked a clinical edge despite both sides creating several scoring opportunities.

Megawatt edged Zimbabwe Saints 1-0 at Chakona, a narrow but significant victory that kept them firmly in contention in what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested championship race.

Matchday 14 Results

• Bulawayo City 2-2 Aqua Stars

• Bosso90 3-0 Mosi Rovers

• Imbizo 3-1 Khami United

• Jordan 0-0 Talen Vision

• Megawatt 1-0 Zim Saints

With the season fast approaching its halfway mark, the race for promotion remains wide open, with every point becoming increasingly crucial as clubs battle for supremacy in one of the country’s most competitive Division One leagues.

—@FungaiMuderere