TWO goals in the last nine minutes gave Bulawayo Chiefs their first set of points for the season as they burst the Dynamos bubble in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Barbourfields yesterday.
The result means that Dynamos are yet to record a win at Barbourfields this season, with two losses and a draw in three visits to the City of Kings.
A penalty by Arthur Musiyiwa was complemented by a strike from Michael Bhebhe as the Premiership’s basement club finally found a way to win and cheer their spirits.
Tenacity and persistence ensured Chiefs kept up the search for the back of the net and they took advantage of poor defending by the visitors.
Dynamos had a decent first half as they played with purpose dominating exchanges but opportunities were few and far between with Chiefs also coming up with their own chances but the match went into the breather goalless.
The second half saw both sides making penetrating moves with Viali Tadzoka sending the ball over the bar from an acute angle over the bar in the 49th minute and two minutes later it was Chiefs who came up with an attempt when Musiyiwa crossed the ball into the box on the right flank but Bhebhe’s shot went wide.
As the match approached the final 10 minutes, seemingly headed for a draw, Chiefs’ forays into the box were rewarded when substitute Herve Mbega handled inside the box and referee, Bonamali Bwanali pointed to the spot.
Musiyiwa stepped up and sent Simbarashe Chinani the wrong way in the 81st minute.
The goal seemed to spur Chiefs on and they piled more pressure on DeMbare who seemed to crumble and the home side was rewarded with another goal in the 87th minute when Farai Matare found an unmarked Bhebhe whose volley ended the match as a contest and sent the Chiefs fans into wild celebrations.
Chiefs’ coach, Farai Tawachera said it was a matter of time before his side came up with a positive result as they had been steadily improving and also managed to capitalise on Dynamos’ weaknesses.State media
