Tadious Manyepo
Sports Reporter
CAPS United……………………………………………..(0)3
Green Fuel…………………………………………………..0
THIS is the CAPS United we know.
The Green Machine turned on the power in the second half to overwhelm Green Fuel thanks to a masterstroke from coach Lloyd Chitembwe.
His introduction of Junior Bunjira was the turning point.
Just four minutes after the restart, Bunjira flighted an inch-perfect cross that was met on the volley by the equally impressive Wayne Makuva, to open the scoring.
Bunjira then sliced a low cross that was tapped home by Rodwell Chinyengetere.
And, three minutes later, William Manondo, who had been on the field for just 10 minutes having replaced Ralph Kawondera, put the game to bed with a solo effort.
“It was a really good show by Bunjira. He is still young and but he has a lot of potential,” said Chitembwe.
“Overall, the players were in the match showing a lot of zeal.
“Physically, I think, they were up to scratch and, tactically, they were also sound.
“I am very happy with how they played. We now have to be consistent going forward starting with the game against Highlanders (on Sunday).
“We were looking for a win and we got it and in football there is no better feeling than getting to win in a tough match like the one we played.”
Green Fuel gaffer Rodwell Dhlakama was a disappointed man.
“I think the turning point was when we thought we had found the equaliser that was then flagged for offside. The boys couldn’t really adjust and they put the foot off the pedal.
“We couldn’t really concentrate. I am worried by the way we keep on losing points.”
Teams
CAPS United
Tonderayi Mateyaunga, Hastings Chapusha, Eric Manokore, Bruce Kangwa, Godknows Murwira, Devon Chafa, Ralph Kawondera (William Manondo 62nd min), Ian Nyoni (Junior Bunjira 46th min), Wayne Makuva(Innocent Zambezi 83rdmin), Rodwell Chingengetere (Kingsley Mureremba 86th min), Lot Chiwunga (Blessing Sarupinda 83rdmin).
Green Fuel
Tapiwa Chilenga, Brian Chikwenya, Reginald Chinemo, Munyaradzi Diro Nyenye, Goodwin Goriyati, Adrian Silla, Anelka Chivandire (Mandlenkosi Gasela 80th min), Tinotenda Mutyambizi, Donald Ngoma (Washington Mapuwa 80th min), Tinotenda Meke (Clive Rupiya 59th min), James Nguluve (Collins Dhuwa 48th min)