{"id":96902,"date":"2024-07-25T13:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T11:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/hwange-boost-survival-hopes"},"modified":"2024-07-25T15:15:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:15:11","slug":"hwange-boost-survival-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/hwange-boost-survival-hopes","title":{"rendered":"Hwange boost survival hopes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Hwange on Wednesday boosted their chances of survival in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with an away win over Bulawayo Chiefs to recover from their weekend setback against Dynamos.<\/p>\n<p>A sixth minute header by experienced striker Dominic Chungwa was enough to seal victory for the coalminers. Chungwa headed to the near post off an inch perfect cross from Claivert Tshuma.<\/p>\n<p>It was yet another frustrating afternoon for Chiefs as their struggles upfront continued. They were toothless in the final third even though they did enjoy the lion&#8217;s share of possession especially in the second half.<\/p>\n<p>Hwange could have won by a wider margin had they been precise in front of goal.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs&#8217; only attempt was after 25 minutes when Nkosiyabo Masilela shot from a distance but his effort went off target.<\/p>\n<p>With 10 minutes into the second half, Tshuma failed to beat the goalkeeper after stealing the ball from Jameson Masaza but his shot went over the bar.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, Hwange gained the maximum points to move to 16 points.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Rodwell Dlakama expressed his delight noting that it was their first away victory this season.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We could have wrapped the game in the first half where we missed an avalanche of chances. But it&#8217;s important that we won the game. Especially considering the fact that from the start of the season, we had not won an away game. From where I am standing, the team is improving,&#8221; Dhlakama said.<\/p>\n<p>Bulawayo Chiefs coach Thulani Sibanda was disappointed with the result but is optimistic that results will start coming.<\/p>\n<p>They are hoping to add two strikers that the club is tracking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Hwange on Wednesday boosted their chances of survival in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with an away win over Bulawayo Chiefs to recover from their weekend setback against Dynamos. A sixth minute header by experienced striker Dominic Chungwa was enough to seal victory for the coalminers. 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