By Lusekero Mhango
KARONGA-(MaraviPost)-Lorenzo Ghedo’s first-half goal proved decisive as inform Chitipa United collected another three points after downing Moyale Barracks Fc 1-0 in a TNM Super League match played on Saturday.
The Midfielder who capitalized on a communication breakdown among the visitors’ defense scored the lone strike in the 30th minute to ensure the home side maintained their 100% home record at the Karonga Stadium with their 8th successive scalp.
Moyale who should count themselves unfortunate for not picking up all three points, were the better team on the day but a lack of composure in front of goal by their reliable marksmen of Gastin Simkonda and Rafael Phiri proved costly in their downfall.
With the win, Chitipa United has temporarily climbed to second on the league standings level on points with FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on 29 points having played a game more than the reigning champions and two games more than third-place Silver Strikers who have 28 points.
Meanwhile, the Mzuzu-based Moyale have ended their first round on 17 points from 15 matches that they have played which sees them languishing in ninth in the elite league.
In a post-match interview, Chitipa United coach Macdonald Mtetemera expressed delight in coming away from the tough encounter with all three points.
“I thought our attitude and fighting spirit was once again top class from the boys hence the win was well deserved,” he said.
However, his counterpart Nicholas Mhango lamented his charges’ poor finishing which contributed to the loss.
“This was the best performance of the season from the lads and we should have picked up the victory but we failed to capitalize on our chances and they did with the single opportunity that they had,” a frustrated Mhango explained.