CRECK Sporting Club ended a nearly two-month losing streak with a 1-0 win over Moyale Barracks at Dimba Stadium on Sunday. Frank Phiri scored the only goal seven minutes into the match after receiving a pass from Dalitso Nahipa. The victory moved CRECK from 11th place to eighth place with 14 points from 11 games. Moyale Barracks fell from seventh to ninth place with 13 points. New coach Eliah Kananji earned his first win after replacing Joseph Kamwendo.
The game started with fast action as CRECK took control early. Nahipa almost scored a second goal four minutes later but missed the target. Moyale fought back and created several chances throughout the match. Goalkeeper Brighton Munthali made key saves to protect CRECK's lead. The defense stayed strong against multiple attacks from the visiting team.
Both teams had opportunities to score during the second half. Moyale players pushed forward looking for an equalizer but could not find the net. CRECK also missed chances to add another goal. The home team held on for the important three points.
Other Sunday matches saw MAFCO FC beat Mighty Tigers 3-1 at Chitowe Stadium. Prince Kachere scored twice for MAFCO. Ekhaya FC earned a 0-0 draw against Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos at Dedza Stadium for their first point as a new team.
The game started with fast action as CRECK took control early. Nahipa almost scored a second goal four minutes later but missed the target. Moyale fought back and created several chances throughout the match. Goalkeeper Brighton Munthali made key saves to protect CRECK's lead. The defense stayed strong against multiple attacks from the visiting team.
Both teams had opportunities to score during the second half. Moyale players pushed forward looking for an equalizer but could not find the net. CRECK also missed chances to add another goal. The home team held on for the important three points.
Other Sunday matches saw MAFCO FC beat Mighty Tigers 3-1 at Chitowe Stadium. Prince Kachere scored twice for MAFCO. Ekhaya FC earned a 0-0 draw against Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos at Dedza Stadium for their first point as a new team.
