By Tendai Chisiri
Zifa Harare Province Soccer League known as Division Two League with two leagues A and B matches kicked off its 2924 season on weekend with Dynamos FC Academy beating Passion Christly Academy 1 nil in at Gwanzura Stadium Saturday.
Coaches from both teams rued the chances missed by the youngsters but believe because it was the first game, they will improve. The field was slippery in some spots making it difficult for players to control the game.The grounds caretaker had watered the ground before the match but lack of grass in some spots made the water not to sink immediately .
Wayne Nhapi gave Dynamos Academy the lead through a free kick in the first half and that was the scoreline at the end of the day.
Dynamos goal keeper Desire Jerera made a good save in the late first half when he tipped off Passion Christly Academy striker Simon Chivasa’s brilliant cross over the bar.
After the breather, not to be outdone Passion Christly Academy goal keeper also tipped off a good shot from Dynamos Academy striker immaculately.
Although Passion Christly Academy introduced four substitutes in the second half, the change was not much noticeable as Dynamos also introduced three substitutes.
The match was tense at the end as crude tackles were being taken and the referee was left with no option but to give yellow cards.
The Justin Bingadadi led Dynamos Academy assistant coach Watson Sarupinda said his boys did not play well. ‘’ The ground was not good and the boys did not play well . I think because it is our first game so they will improve as the season progress’’, Sarupinda said.
Passion Christly Academy coach Farai Chikuse was not much discouraged with the results. ‘’ We missed a lot of chances. We should have won the game but I can say good game to Dynamos and tough luck to Christly Passion. We can win the next game. We lacked in shooting. Being beaten 1-0is of no pressure as it is our first game,” Chikuse said.
Match Day 1 Results
Match Day 1
2A
Back Logistics 3-1 Chiname Academy
Highrange 0-1 Ali Sundowns
Dynamos FC Academy 1-0 Passion Christly
DZ Evangel 3-1 Pam’s
Herentals Academy 0-0 FC Virgo
FC Sentosa 0-0 Africa United
University of Zimbabwe 0-3 Harare City Clubs
DZ Academy 0-0 Dreamers Academy
BN Academy 3-8 Dreamcatchers Academy
2B
Chisungo FC 2-2 Bakers Inn
Inter Harare. 3-0 Kilsude
Komani 1-0 Inno Cosmos
Harmony 0-1 ZRP Chitungwiza ST
FC Dutch 1-2 Decade Sporting Academy
FC Manyame 1-2 Hunyani
Effenbery 0-0 Mabvuku United
Harare Sables 1-0 Primetime Academy
Irvines Academy 2-1 ZRP Harare
Sprouting 1-3 Commando
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