FCB Nyasa Big Bullets failed to score against Creck Sporting Club during their Airtel Top 8 Cup match on Saturday. The quarterfinal first-leg ended with no goals at Kamuzu Stadium. Bullets must perform better in the return leg to keep championship hopes alive. This marked the first knockout competition between these teams. The defending champions struggled throughout, making no attempts during the first half.
Peter Mponda changed four players from last week's lineup. Despite controlling ball possession, the Bullets couldn't break through Creck's organized defense. Both teams created a few chances before halftime. George Chaomba had a close shot blocked in the 40th minute. Lloyd Aaron controlled midfield for Bullets, but they lacked finishing power.
The second half saw Bullets dominate possession after tactical substitutions. Creck played defensively, happy to secure a draw. Hassan Kajoke missed a one-on-one opportunity against goalkeeper Brighton Munthali in the 52nd minute. Kajoke missed another chance minutes later from Wongani Lungu's cross. Bullets continued pressing but couldn't score against Creck's solid defense.
This result gives Bullets their fourth scoreless draw in the knockout tournament history. The teams meet again on Wednesday for a TNM Super League match at the same venue. Other quarterfinal matches start next week.
Peter Mponda changed four players from last week's lineup. Despite controlling ball possession, the Bullets couldn't break through Creck's organized defense. Both teams created a few chances before halftime. George Chaomba had a close shot blocked in the 40th minute. Lloyd Aaron controlled midfield for Bullets, but they lacked finishing power.
The second half saw Bullets dominate possession after tactical substitutions. Creck played defensively, happy to secure a draw. Hassan Kajoke missed a one-on-one opportunity against goalkeeper Brighton Munthali in the 52nd minute. Kajoke missed another chance minutes later from Wongani Lungu's cross. Bullets continued pressing but couldn't score against Creck's solid defense.
This result gives Bullets their fourth scoreless draw in the knockout tournament history. The teams meet again on Wednesday for a TNM Super League match at the same venue. Other quarterfinal matches start next week.
