FC Platinum faced a setback in their title chase on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Caps United at Rufaro Stadium. Despite the defeat, coach Norman Mapeza remains optimistic, asserting that the team will persist in their quest for the championship.
Mapeza expressed some reservations about certain decisions during the match, but overall, he was satisfied with his team’s performance.
He highlighted that it’s still game on in the title race, and the team will keep pushing and live to fight another day.
In Bulawayo, Dynamos’ woes continued as they dropped points for the third consecutive match, drawing 1-1 against Bulawayo Chiefs. The Glamour Boys took an early lead with Issa Sadiki scoring in the 2nd minute. However, their advantage could have been extended if not for Fred Alick’s shot hitting the woodwork and Sadiki missing an open goal.
Bulawayo Chiefs equalized through Panashe Shoko in the first half, leaving Dynamos in seventh place and the Chiefs precariously close to the relegation zone in 14th place.
Elsewhere, Highlanders climbed to fourth place after a 2-1 victory over Chegutu Pirates. Nqobile Ndlovu, scoring his debut goal, and Archford Faira netted for Bosso, while Pirates managed a late consolation goal. The match was delayed by fifteen minutes due to a breakdown of the Highlanders’ team bus en route to the stadium.
Castle Lager Premiership Matchday 22 Results:
• Bulawayo Chiefs 1-1 Dynamos
• Chegutu Pirates 1-2 Highlanders
• CAPS United 1-0 FC Platinum
• Bikita Minerals 0-0 Arenel
• Telone 0-0 Hwange
