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Mucheke Stadium- Masvingo United FC and FC Wangu Mazodze finally got it right this weekend after disappointing midweek draws, with the latter cruising to a one-nil victory over Bikita Chida and the former thrashing Renco Mine three goals to one.
In an epic Sunday clash, Una Una started the match on the back foot with the visitors Renco showing hunger for a goal.
Both teams found their shape and rhythm, but the opening goal was elusive.
Una Una could have grabbed the lead, but a Physiwell Madhazi effort hit the side netting.
The visitors, Renco Mine, drew first blood through Michael Chingarande, taking the lead into halftime.
Both teams came back from the break rejuvenated, with Renco launching early raids seeking to extend their lead.
Una Una had other ideas as their tip marksman Blessing Sibanda struck in the 52nd minute to level the scores.
The home side kept the momentum this time, launching meaningful attacks in search of the lead, with slippery dribbling wizard Amicable Sibanda giving Renco mine defenders torrid moments.
Una Una surged ahead in the 72nd minute when Leonard Fiyado pounced inside the box to grab the lead.
It did not take long for Una Una to get an insurance goal as Blessing Sibanda got his brace in the 74th minute as the home side seized total control of the game.
Una Una were relentless in attack, while Renco also sought a reply, but to no avail
Three goals to one, it ended with Una Una pulling off a spirited second-half comeback, which saw them grab all three points at home.
A day earlier, FC Wangu Mazodze got the better of Bikita Chida Athletic Club, emerging one-nil victors in a tightly contested match at Mucheke Stadium.
Both teams showed glimpses of brilliance in a first half largely dominated by FC Wangu Mazodze, the home side.
The visitors, Bikita Chida Athletic Club, had a few opportunities which fell their way in the second half but could not grab the lead.
The turnaround came in the 80th minute when Nicholas Muchadeyi thrust FC Wangu into the lead off a Solomon Banka assist.
The home side remained resolute to maintain their narrow one-nil lead until the final whistle, in the end sealing their second home win of the season.
FC Wangu Mazodze spokesperson Courage Kandira said it was an exciting home win, which has given their fans something to brag about.
“It was a competitive and entertaining game, and we are happy to finally give our football fans a win at home. We believe that we will take this momentum into the next match away from home. The engagement meeting, which we had, yielded results, and the coach’s strategies to push some of our key players forward yielded the result we all needed,” said Kandira.
Meanwhile, Mashava-based side Power FC played a goalless draw against Mutare City Rovers at Gaths Mine Stadium while military side Four Lions succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Tenax CS FC.
