FC Platinum coach Norman MapezaSpread This NewsBy Sports ReporterFC Platinum’s 23-match unbeaten run ended Saturday with a 5-2 defeat to Scottland FC at Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane, Midlands province.The result saw Scottland FC maintaining pressure on log leaders Simba Bhora, who are now on 47 points after beating Chicken Inn 1-0.With 46 points, Scottland FC are second on the table, and thave now gone for five games without dropping a point.Saturday’s result had a huge impact not for FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza as an individual, who revealed that this was his highest score margin defeat since he started coaching.“It’s my first time in my coaching career to lose by five goals, it’s my first time.“I think they managed to make use of their chances, which we gave them. We’re not giving up,we still have to keep fighting and see how this happens,” said MapezaDespite the defeat, FC Platinum is still on fourth position with 40 points and a game in hand.Saturday’s match gave the fans value for their money as both side staged classic displays.However, the visiting death depth was the x-factor, which saw them walking away with three points.Scottland had the luxury of starting star players Khama Billiat and new high profile signing Knowledge Musona on the bench, only to introduce them in the dying minutes of the game while they were already leading 4-2.Striker Tymon Machope was the hero as he managed to score a brace before he was substituted in the 63rd minute.“I think the quality showed today, and I’ve always said that football is played by quality.“But at the same time, if you have quality that doesn’t run, then you risk not winning matches.“I’m happy that today we saw the running from the quality that we have, and that then got us the results,” said Scottland FC coach Tonderai Ndiraya.Meanwhile, fellow title contenders TelOne FC were handed a 1-0 defeat at home by Manica Diamonds, who ended their seven match winless run at Ascot Stadium in Gweru.Elsewhere, at Nyamhunga Stadium in Kariba, Greenfuel recorded a 1-0 win against ZPC Kariba while Dynamos shockingly defeated MWOS 1-0 at Rufaro Stadium to mark their third defeat of the season.
Originally published on New Zimbabwe
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