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Pictures: Yogi a relieved man as Dynamos win at last

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Dynamos coach David Mandigora was a relieved man after Oscar Machapa scored a last minute goal against FC Platinum at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday to earn his team maximum points after a winless four match streak.

Dynamos coach David Mandigora was a relieved man after Oscar Machapa scored a last minute goal against FC Platinum at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday to earn his team maximum points after a winless four match streak.

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With many hard-to-please fans already calling for his departure, the win could not have come at a better time for Mandigora who saw two of his players – Obey Mwerahari and Simba Nhivi – limping off the field with injuries to add to the many who are on the injury list.

A relieved Dynamos coach, David Mandigora, leaves the stadium a ' happy man' after his team won 1-0 over FC Platinum.
A relieved Dynamos coach, David Mandigora, leaves the stadium a ‘ happy man’ after his team won 1-0 over FC Platinum.

“It’s a great relief after what happened in the past three matches, so it’s good to score and get a win. At least we got three points,” said Mandigora in his post-match comments.

Facing the same fate is Mandigora’s counterpart, Norman Mapeza, who said he is not worried about his team’s poor away record.

Dejected FC Platinum twins Kelvin and Elvis Moyo, and Thabani Kamusoko talk to team coach Norman Mapeza after their loss to Dynamos.
Dejected FC Platinum twins Kelvin and Elvis Moyo, and Thabani Kamusoko talk to team coach Norman Mapeza after their loss to Dynamos.

“I’m not worried at all. If results don’t come and it means I have to go, I will go.I ’m not worried about anything, but I will try to soldier on,” said Mapeza.

Mapeza blamed his team’s loss to poor concentration by his players, some of whom, are ‘still youngsters’ prone to make mistakes.

Dynamos midfielder Ronald Chitiyo follows the ball under pressure from FC Platinum defender Gift Bello.
Dynamos midfielder Ronald Chitiyo follows the ball under pressure from FC Platinum defender Gift Bello.
Dynamos player Oscar Machapa (24) scores.
Dynamos player Oscar Machapa (24) scores.
Dynamos players celebrate their goal.
Dynamos players celebrate their goal.
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza shouts instructions to his players.
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza shouts instructions to his players.
Injured Dynamos player Obey Mwerahari limps off the field while fellow player Simba Nhivi is attended to by medics.
Injured Dynamos player Obey Mwerahari limps off the field while fellow player Simba Nhivi is attended to by medics.