Terrence Mawawa| Inconsistent Harare Giants Caps United laboured to a hard fought 2- 1 win over Nichrut FC in a crunch league tie yesterday.

Wisdom Mutasa who was making his first appearance in the second half of the season opened the scoring in the first minute, connecting Milton Ncube’s cross.

The away side soon regrouped and dominated play with the hope of getting an equaliser but this did not happen in the first half. Nonetheless, they continued putting pressure as play resumed.

A red card to their striker, Rodrick Mutuma, in the 68th minute unsettled them and they conceded another goal ten minutes later when CAPS United captain Hardlife Zvirekwi tapped home another Ncube cross.

Makepekepe could have made it three in the 85th minute, but Michelle Katsvairo missed from close range.

Farai Vimisayi squeezed a late consolation for Nichrut as they lost the match 2-1.