…Eagles 3-0 TN Stars
By Edwin Mbewe
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Blue Eagles Reserve continues soaring high on the summit of the MK25 million Chipiku Stores Premier Division League table following their Wednesday’s 3-0 thumping of TN Stars FC at Nankhaka Stadium.
The Cops broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Blessings Makhula who slotted the ball into the net from Welliex Ngwenya’s cross.
The home side continued with their dominance in the half, though they wasted numerous scoring opportunities through Innocent Dzimbira and Enock Jobo until the final whistle of the first stanza came with the scoreline at 1-0.
In the second half, the visitors made several changes as Rashid Gunga, Isaac Moses and George Lutepo made their way onto the pitch for Jembason Nyasulu, Jorden Nthala and Kondwani Chirambo.
The substitutions brought stability to the TN Stars squad as they pushed for an equalizer, with Noah Malizwe operating on the wing and troubling the Eagles defense led by Alexander Chigawa on several occasions.
However, their efforts did not bear any fruit as the home side defended well.
In the 54th minute, Chrispin Singano extended Eagles Reserve’s lead, scoring from a rebound after Enock Jobo’s effort was initially saved by goalkeeper Precious Tambala.
Singano made no mistake, sending the ball into the bottom corner to make it 2-0.
Just as the visitors thought they might reduce the deficit, Eagles stretched their lead in the 57th minute through Moses Mwale, who received a stunning pass from Chrispin Singano to make it 3-0.
This time it was beyond the reach of Stars, who failed to shine at Nankhaka Stadium.
Blue Eagles assistant coach Alupheus Nyoni made a tactical change in the 66th minute, opting to rest some players as Ashley Chimseu and Blessings Kavulala replaced Enock Jobo and Blessings Makhula.
The young Cops continued pressing, but their efforts were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Precious Tambala.
Eagles made triple changes in the 77th minute as Misheck Jere, Martin Andrew and Kondwani Silva replaced Welliex Ngwenya, Stacio Chibala and goalkeeper Wisdom Khuni.
With the changes, the home side pinned the visitors in their own half, making it difficult for Stars to penetrate until the final whistle confirmed the 3-0 victory for the home side.
Chrispin Singano was later voted player of the match and received MK50,000 from the Central Region Football Association (CRFA).
In a post-match interview, Blue Eagles Reserve assistant coach Alupheus Nyoni praised his charges for the victory, revealing they capitalized on their opponents’ delay on the ball.
“Indeed we have won 3-0. We took our chances which we created, though we were supposed to score more,” he said.
TN Stars FC head coach Limbani Mwakhwawa acknowledged the defeat, saying his boys respected the home team, especially in the first half.
“Second half we came out as a changed side after we talked to the boys,” Mwakhwawa said.
The victory has now brought Eagles Reserve’s points tally to 44 from 18 games, having managed to win 14 games, draw 2 and lose 2.
They are six points clear of second-placed Extreme FC, who have 38 points following their 2-0 victory over Shire Wimbe at Owen Malijani ground in Mchinji.
Tonny Phiri scored the first goal for Extreme in the 27th minute before Jana Buleya netted the second for the Mchinji
-based side. Buleya was later voted man of the match.
Meanwhile, Chisomo Academy based in Kasungu Municipality has been awarded the maximum points without kicking the ball as Green Rangers FC failed to show up at Kasungu Stadium for the match.
Mchinji Boma Strikers produced a massive 1-0 away win over Silver Strikers FC at ADL ground in Lilongwe.
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