The Sunday Mail
Langton Nyakwenda in Kadoma
Black Rhinos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0) 1
Hwange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0) 1
RELEGATION-threatened army side Black Rhinos blew a golden chance to move out of the drop zone when they conceded a sloppy goal at Rimuka yesterday.
Substitute striker Lincoln Saramaya’s 62nd minute strike looked like it would carry the day for the hosts but former Warriors forward Rodwell Chinyengetere broke many local fans’ hearts with his equaliser 11 minutes from full-time.
Black Rhinos remain in the relegation zone with 28 points although they moved a place up to 13th, swapping places with Triangle, who host Caps United today at Gibbo.
The draw also cost Hwange a chance to break into the top four as they were overtaken by FC Platinum, who dismissed title chasers ZPC Kariba at Mandava.
Chipangano remain fifth with 39 points, two behind Pure Platinum Play.
The visitors had a loud shout for a penalty in the 14th minute when ageless striker Gilbert Zulu appeared to have been tripped by an outdrawn Rhinos goalkeeper Hebert Rusawo, but referee Ruzive Ruzive, who had a good game, booked the veteran for diving.
Chipangano coach Nation Dube had strong reservations over the decision.
Dube was disappointed with the draw as he felt the coal miners had done enough to collect maximum points.
“It’s two points lost because I thought we were the better side and deserved to win. We dominated in the first half but had the foot off the pedal in the second half.
“However, despite the slip, I am still confident that a top four finish is still within our reach,” said Dube.
His opposite number Jostein Mathuthu was happy with a point and remains confident that they will avoid the chop.
“I am happy we managed to add a point to our tally. We are obviously not comfortable with our position on the log but we are certain that we will survive relegation,” said Mathuthu, whose side has now gone for four matches without a win.
