The ManicaPost
Ray Bande
Senior Reporter
Manica Diamonds……(0) 0
Cranborne Bullets …….(1) 1
VISITING Cranborne Bullets shot-stopper Tatenda Makoni’s masterclass goalkeeping, coupled with the Premiership new boys’ fine passing game, earned the visiting team maximum points when they dismissed Manica Diamonds by a solitary goal at Sakubva Stadium in this afternoon’s Group 3 Chibuku Super Cup encounter.
Manica Diamonds were the first to torment the visitors’ rearguard but either lacked the cutting edge or found the 23-year-old Makoni alert.
The visitors slowly got into the groove and started creating scoring opportunities.
Former Monomotapa and Black Rhinos player Wonder “Ajile’ Kapinda thrust the Harare army side into the lead with a close range-header in a goal-mouth melee.
Manica Diamonds coach Johanisi ‘Dutch Mentor’ Nhumwa said: “We conceded a silly goal. It is unfortunate that we thought we would get back into the game and get goals but we failed. However, I am happy with the way my players applied themselves. We created numerous scoring chances but somehow their goalkeeper denied us. We will bounce back in the other games.”
Cranborne Bullets coach Nisbert ‘Yabo’ Saruchera said: “I am happy with the result we got. It was not easy. We are coming from Division One and we are all aware that it is not easy when playing against highly rated teams that have been in the top flight league before us. Nonetheless, we are now looking forward to go beyond the group stage of the competition.”
