By Petro Mkandawire
Blantyre, December 14, Mana: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets has qualified in Ibongese Castlel Challenge Cup semifinals after beating Ekwenden Hammers 4-0 at Kamuzu Stadium Tuesday afternoon.
Bullets took the game in their hands from the first half whistle while Hassan Kajoke was a man to watch as scored 2 goals in 15th, 36th minutes.
Another goal to the disadvantage of the hammers came from Patrick Mwaungulu on 16th minutes resulting into a 3-0 first half lead.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets supporters filled the stadium with a vocal usual song "Maule popita Mutitenge" as frustrated Ekwenden Hammers to hit bullets with wave after wave attack in the second to no avail.
Maule captain, Precious Sambani scored a fourth goal on 77th minutes after Ekwenden Hammers defenders loose composure due to wave after wave attack which prompted Ekwenden Hammers to substitute four players.
In post-match interviews, bullets’ head coach, Kalisto Pasuwa said the boys played according to his wish, adding that they maintained position and discipline thereby earning them best results at the end of the day.
"Today's win means a lot on our side. We got what we wanted at the end of this game but mostly am worried of our players because they are not being protected as I have almost 10 injuries," said Pasuwa.
He added that FBC Nyasa Big Bullets is geared and well prepared for their next game against Mighty Mukuru Wanderers saying the game will explain itself.
Head coach for Ekwenden Hammers, Elias Chirambo expressed concern over the match’s referee saying he frustrated his players in the first half of the game by giving Bullets a goal which was supposed to be an offside, adding that he didn't handle the game in a fair manner which resulted to his side’s loss.
"Am agreeing that our performance wasn't much strong as a lot of players who participated in today's much were from our youth club. The worst thing is that the referee failed to manage the game and disappoint us in 10th minutes of the game," said Chirambo.
In other match of Castel Challenge Cup, Maxwell Paipi, Emmanuel Kaunga, Innocent Shema, Patrick Macheso scored for Silver Strikers to win 4-2 against Blue Eagles at Bingu National Stadium.
