Bulawayo Chiefs kept their promotion hopes alive with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mainline at Chief Village in Bulawayo, tightening the race for a place in the Premier Soccer League.
The home side took control early in the game through a moment of brilliance from Farau Matare, who dribbled past three defenders before calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to give Chiefs the lead. The second goal came when a dangerous cross into the box caused confusion for the Mainline goalkeeper, who mishandled the ball and turned it into his own net, extending the advantage for the hosts.
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Chiefs sealed the win when Kelvin Madzongwe rose highest to head home from a well-timed Tatenda Ushe assist, leaving the visitors with no way back.
The result keeps Bulawayo Chiefs three points clear of Nkayi United, who also secured a victory on Saturday, meaning the fight for promotion remains intense.
Speaking after the match, Chiefs head coach John Nyikadzino expressed satisfaction with his team's display. “I’m so happy with the performance given by the boys, and what makes me even happier is that we didn’t concede any goal,” Nyikadzino said.
Bulawayo Chiefs will look to maintain their momentum when they face Megawatt FC in their next fixture as the PSL promotion battle heats up.
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