Table toppers Caps United extend lead after league triumph over TelOne
As chasing lot, Hardrock, Ngezi Platinum settle for draws
By Auther Chimbgwa
Caps United extended their lead at the top of the league table by two points when they dispatched struggling TelOne by 1-0 in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer league Match Day 8 played at Rufaro stadium this Sunday.
The goal by striker Takunda Benhura in the 37th minute was enough for the Green Machine to take their tally to 19 points, two ahead of second placed Hardrock who drew 2-2 with Ngezi Platinum Stars at Chahwanda stadium.
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AGAMA settled for a 2-all draw with Simba Bhora at Wadzanayi stadium whilst FC Platinum were also involved in a 2-2 stalemate with MWOS at Mandava stadium.
There was again no joy for bottom placed Manica Diamonds who fell 2-0 to Triangle United at Gibbo stadium in the Lowveld derby.
In Saturday’s only match, Herentals piled more misery on struggling debutants FC Hunters, beating them 2-1 at Rufaro stadium.
It means Nesbert Saruchera’s men are still looking for their first victory in their maiden participation in Zimbabwe’s elite football league.
Following Sunday’s league clashes, Caps United top the table on 19 points from 8 matches. Hardrock are second with 17 points Ngezi Platinum third on 16 points with all the three having played 8 games so far.
