Redlions downs Civo, to maintain unbeaten record

Redlions downs Civo, to maintain unbeaten record

TNM super league Zomba giants Redlions beat civo service united on Saturday to maintain their unbeaten status in the league.

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The word defeat has turn to be a foreign word in the dictionary of Collins Nkuna’s side as the team is yet to lose a game in the topflight league. Civo came into this game in high spirits as they stood above their opponents on log table, and they were confident of binging to a halt the Zomba based outfit’s remarkable record.

Just from the word go, Redlions started with a front foot and they nearly open the scoring in as early as five minutes when civo’s defense  failed to deal with James Chisutu’s long throw, but Kelvin Katema somehow failed to direct the ball behind the net.

Few minutes later, civo wasted two golden goal scoring opportunities in quick succession, first with Martin Masoatheka passed Redlions defense with ease and had only the keeper to beat, but instead of putting a simple finish he opted for curler, his effort went wide. Then he was followed by welani Nyirenda who cut in from the right flank and unleashed a thunderous shot which was easily smothered by Brighton Ngwenyama (Redlions goalie).

Civo would soon pay for their misses as Redlions grabbed the lead in the 23^rd minute when Boniface Kaulesi’s teasing cross beat civo’s defenders, Kelvin Katema was at hand to pounce.1-0.

Civo felt had done by when they saw their penalty appeals turned down, when Martin Masoatheka was brought down in the penalty box by Ngwenyama.

In the second half, Redlions continued from where they had left from before the interval, and their hard pressing would soon be reward when Dan Katunga latched onto Ngwenyama’s long ball, his first attempt was saved by Onani Sengwa (civo goalie) but he followed it up with a simple tap in, 2-0.

Sir alex Masanjala reacted to the goals by making a double substitution, bringing on Lawrence Mwehiwa and Lusekero Mwathengere to replace of Jabulani Linje and Lazarus Chirwa.

Civo tried to work their way into the game but Redlions hanged on to their advantage.2-0 it ended in favour of Redlions. After the game Redlions coach Collins Nkuna was convinced by the effort produced by his charges.

“I am happy for the results and the way we have played today. It was a tough game but we scored an early goal which gave us courage. It’s good that we have managed to maintain our unbeaten run, but now we cannot concentrate on that because we have some more games to play.” he said

His opposite number sir Alex Masanjala accepted the defeat and bemoaned his team’s failure to take their chances.

“We played well but we have lost the game, we prepared well  but may be they prepared better than us, and we created a lot of chances but may be were not sharp in front of goal” he said