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Tawanda Tafirenyika Sports Correspondent
HARARE City battled their way from a goal down to earn a crucial point against relegation candidates Black Mambas in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League tie at Rufaro yesterday.
Nicholas Alifandika thrust Black Mambas into the lead after 14 minutes in a goal-mouth scramble to give the police side the lead, but Harare City fought back to equalise at the stroke of the first half through a superb header by Osborne Mukuradare off a cross from Tongai Chiworeso from the left.
The draw saw Harare City relinquishing third place to FC Platinum who defeated champions Dynamos 2-0 at Mandava Stadium. The Sunshine City boys are now on fourth position on the log table with 42 points from 24 matches — the same as Dynamos, but are below because of an inferior goal difference.
Highlanders who defeated Triple B 4-1 now lead the pack with 44 points.
However, Harare City coach Bigboy Mawiwi is still confident of laying his hands on the championship.
“It’s still game on. There are just two points separating us. But the result was disappointing for us. We were in control, but our finishing left a lot to be desired. There are still six games to go and the race remains wide open,” Mawiwi said. Black Mambas assistant coach Martin Bonongwe was satisified with a draw.
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“A point gained is better than nothing. We would have appreciated it if we got maximum points, but to earn a draw against Harare City is crucial.
“Harare City are one of the top teams in the league. We struggled in the first half, but were stronger after the break.
“We now need to push hard in the remaining six matches and try to collect maximum points to survive,” Bonongwe said.
