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Harare City continue to shine

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Harare City…..(1) 2 Hwange………..(0) 1 Harare City added Hwange to their list of casualties after edging them in a fiercely-contested Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Rufaro yesterday. The Sunshine Boys, who shocked Dynamos 1-0 before sharing points with log leaders Highlanders in a 1-1 stalemate at Barbourfields in their previous fixtures, raced into […]

Harare City…..(1) 2 Hwange………..(0) 1 Harare City added Hwange to their list of casualties after edging them in a fiercely-contested Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Rufaro yesterday.

The Sunshine Boys, who shocked Dynamos 1-0 before sharing points with log leaders Highlanders in a 1-1 stalemate at Barbourfields in their previous fixtures, raced into the lead straight from kickoff through skipper Godfrey Nguwodzawo.

Nguwodzawo profited from a good cross by winger Silas Songani from the right — confidently tapping the ball into the nets giving veteran goalkeeper Timothy Sibanda no chance. The goal was timed at 39 seconds.

But Hwange refused to throw in the towel as they began to probe their opponents with the determination of a bee and the spirit of an ant.

However, the coal miners, who were missing key players Rodwell Chinyengetere and Francis Zikumbawire, were let down by bad decision making and poor execution.

Gilbert Zulu missed a headed opportunity in the 10th minute heading over a cross from Winston Mhango.

Kudakwashe Chipere also had a long-range drive superbly saved by goalkeeper John Nomore in the 17th minute.

In the second half, City raised their game and matched their opponents and Crybert Muvuti set up Nguwodzawo moments after restart, but his effort missed the target by a few inches.

But Trymore Nyamadzawo made it 2-0 on 53 minutes heading into the nets a corner kick by the exciting Songani.

Tenant Chilumba’s men, however, responded with a quick counterattack, which saw Daniel Kamunenga bundling the ball into the nets with the City defence guilty of ball watching.

Chilumba was full of praise for his charges despite the defeat. “It was a good performance by the team. We played well, but failed to convert chances that came our way,” said Chilumba. “They however kept the fighting spirit. We lacked a good finisher. We will look into that.”

Bigboy Mawiwi said: “It’s a hard-fought victory. We thrived on the wings and Songani played well. He is good at crosses. I am happy we are picking up points .”