By Sports writer
It was another low scoring Saturday in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with only three goals recorded.
The goals came from two of the five matches played on the opening day of match day 10.
Highlanders extended their unbeaten run with an exquisite 2-0 win away to Yadah.
Bosso striker, Reason Sibanda struck twice to secure the three points for the Bulawayo giants and extend his tally to five.
At Ascot stadium, TelOne needed a late Washington Navaya penalty to see off Bikita Minerals.
This was the strikers’ eighth of the season, to put some daylight between himself and the chasing pack.
But it was not without controversy as Bikita Minerals protested both the penalty and the outcome of the match.
The match was momentarily halted for close to 10 minutes as Bikita Minerals protested the awarding of the spot kick.
After the match the Lithium boys players and officials charged at the match official, Mhaka Magare.
Bikita Minerals coach Wilson Mtekede felt his side was hard done by the referee’s decisions.
“I’m not afraid to say this, I’m not a naive coach, I am not a novice in terms of elite football,”he said.
“But those who are supposed to be controlling the game, they seem to be aiding certain teams.
“This is not right, I know what this means but I’m speaking from a sense of burden for Zimbabwean football.
“When we want to be competitive and compete better in the elite league, we definitely deserve better.”
TelOne coach Hebert Maruwa was happy to finally win after a run of three draws.
“I am happy that after three draws we managed to win,” he told the media.
“I am happy with how the boys have responded and how the team is progressing.”
Ailing Harare side, Caps United continued to fire blanks as they were held to a goalless draw away to ZPC Kariba.
Caps United assistant coach Tonderai Marume tried to put a brave face after the match.
“The struggle is not as long as people may want to put it,”he said, before adding.
“In the last three matches, we lost one,won one and drew another.”
The Platinum derby between FC Platinum and Ngezi Platinum Stars ended in a goalless draw at Mandava stadium.
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza challenged his charges to remain focused.
“A good game of football,we really played well especially in the second half despite not having many shots on target,” Mapeza said.
“Maybe it’s because of tiredness in the legs after traveling from Harare.
“A draw is a fair result under the circumstances we just need to stay focused, keep believing and working hard.”
Elsewhere, defending champions, Simba Bhora were held to a goalless draw by Green Fuel.
Tomorrow, the headline match is the Harare derby between Scottland and troubled Dembare.
Newboys, Kwekwe United are on the road to Mutare to face Manica Diamonds.
Former league champions Chicken Inn square off with high flying MWOS.
Action spills into Monday when Herentals host Lowveld side, Triangle.
