By Twimepoki Mangani
Lilongwe July 24, Mana: Dedza Dynamos Salima Sugar FC secured a 1-0 victory over Extreme FC through Charles Chipala strike on Sunday at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe to return to winning ways in the TNM Super League.
Dedza Dynamos was coming from a 2-2 draw against FCB Nyasa Big Bullets while Extreme FC so had a goalless draw against Bangwe All Stars.
Extreme FC looked comfortable to begin the first half and were first to attempt to draw first blood in the fourth minute after a free kick from Francis Pukusu which was headed wide by Beston Jimu.
The next play saw Dedza Dynamos unpack their attacking prose as Lameck Gamphani found space and shot straight at goalkeeper Blessings Juma.
Dedza were at it again moments later as Chipala’s positioning out classed the defence but his headed ball went south of the goal.
Extreme FC had a pair of grand chances in the 20th minute when Dedza goalkeeper Donnex Mwakasinga made two saves punching Innocent Chipolopolo’s close range effort as well as parring away for a corner Jimu’s shot from the rebound.
After 25 minutes, Dedza began to grow into the game and while red hot striker Clement Nyondo was kept at bay in the first half,
Chipala and Gamphani had several stints of excellent passes in attempt to dislodge the Extreme FC defence.
Extreme FC piled seven chances in the first half, while the visitors racked up 11.
To begin the second period Dedzaswitched things up and introduced Limbani Phiri for Lughano Kayira.
It was all Dedza in the second half, Nyondo had the chance to score following a fumble in the penalty box but Juma once again brought order.
In the 80th minute, Chipala squandered an effort wide when he was left unmarked however he vindicated himself in the 82nd minute when he latched onto a cross from Gamphani for the winning goal.
Coach for Dedza Dynamos, Gilbert Chirwa hailed his team for having picked up form in recent league games.
“It was a tough game but in the last minutes we came into the game and scored a beautiful goal of course for the better part Extreme were better and hence we made changes,” he said.
Coach for Extreme, Elvis Kafoteka expressed confidence that the team would remain in the top flight league besides the relegation threat they face.
“We have accepted the loss we had chances but could not convert them and I hope the officiation of the games improves as the season goes on,” he added.
