Captain Tinotenda Benza scored his first goal this season to help Herentals beat GreenFuel 1-0 on Friday at Rufaro Stadium. His goal came five minutes before halftime when he controlled a cross into the box and finished calmly from close range. The win moved Herentals into the top half of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League standings. They could rise higher if awarded points from their earlier abandoned match against Kwekwe United.
Herentals started strong with Zibusiso Ruguchu testing GreenFuel goalkeeper Ashley Rayners early. GreenFuel almost scored when Godknows Mutina hit the post with a curling shot. After halftime, substitute Collins Dhuwa forced a save from Herentals keeper Tinotendaishe Takarinda. GreenFuel pushed for an equalizer but came up short despite Perfect Chikwende's late free kick that Takarinda tipped wide.
Coach Paul Benza praised his team for their hard work and scoring after struggling to find the net all season. GreenFuel coach Taurai Mangwiro felt his team created enough chances but failed to finish them. The victory gives Herentals hope of finishing higher than fifth place, their position last season.
Herentals started strong with Zibusiso Ruguchu testing GreenFuel goalkeeper Ashley Rayners early. GreenFuel almost scored when Godknows Mutina hit the post with a curling shot. After halftime, substitute Collins Dhuwa forced a save from Herentals keeper Tinotendaishe Takarinda. GreenFuel pushed for an equalizer but came up short despite Perfect Chikwende's late free kick that Takarinda tipped wide.
Coach Paul Benza praised his team for their hard work and scoring after struggling to find the net all season. GreenFuel coach Taurai Mangwiro felt his team created enough chances but failed to finish them. The victory gives Herentals hope of finishing higher than fifth place, their position last season.
