FC PLATINUM’S chances of progressing to the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League suffered a setback when the Zimbabwe champions lost to Esperance Tunis in Tunisia yesterday afternoon.
The two teams played in an empty stadium, with the home side serving punishment for their fans’ misbehavior in the final of the last edition of the same competition.
Having played out a goalless draw against Orlando Pirates, FC Platinum were looking to add to their points tally, but goals in either half by Taha
Khenissi condemned Norman Mapeza’s side to defeat.
FC Platinum’s game plan was clearly to sit back and defend, as they had everyone behind the ball in the early part of the match.
It didn’t work out too well for them, as they were to concede their first goal in the 23rd minute.
Despite enjoying most of the ball possession, Esperance had barely threatened FC Platinum goalkeeper Petros Mhari prior to the first goal as they found it difficult to perforate their guests’ defensive blanket.
For the first 20 minutes, FC Platinum barely crossed the halfway line, as they were pegged back by a probing, but patient home side.
