PRESENTED with another opportunity to go on top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table, Chicken Inn fluffed as inconsistency manifested again when they were held by relegation-threatened Hwange at Luveve yesterday.

Maximum points would have seen the former champions shoot back to the top of the log, but their performance was nowhere near that of a championship chasing team.

The stalemate yesterday was their eighth in this campaign.

They have accumulated 53 points from 31 games and sit a point behind leaders CAPS United.

CAPS United could, however, increase the lead when they face Yadah at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon.

Joey Antipas, who doubles up as the national team and Chicken Inn coach, was on the bench for the Gamecocks a day after taking charge of the Warriors in their goalless draw with Bo- tswana.
His side opened the scoring through a George Majika beauty in the 20th minute.

Majika’s effort was from the top drawer. The winger unleashed a powerful strike from 25 yards. It left Taimon Mvula, in goal for Hwange, clutching the air.

It was Hwange, however, who would enjoy a good spell after that goal.

The visitors, through veterans Felix Chindungwe and Gilbert Zulu, enjoyed the lion’s share of possession as the coal miners sought an equaliser.

They were rewarded in the 71st minute when Ernest Gwatima converted from the penalty spot to salvage a point for Chipangano.State media