N'ombeyaora crushed PAM 4-0 at Heart Stadium Friday in their ZIFA Northern Region Soccer League opener. Nesbert "Yabo" Saruchera's team controlled the game from start to finish. Ordain Sira netted first after 39 minutes when he pounced on a rebound from Tadiwa Huni's shot that hit the post. McClive Phiri made it 2-0 just before halftime, finishing a cross from Dinoleen Masukuta.
PAM tried fighting back after the break but couldn't create good chances. Chirwa Denford saw his shot blocked by Junior Meya. Tapfuma Phiri headed wide minutes later. N'ombeyaora kept attacking as Tadiwa Chibunyu scored their third goal at minute 65 after PAM keeper Admire Shonga failed to hold onto a shot. Lincoln Saramaya headed home number four in the 74th minute to complete the rout.
PAM coach Vincent Nzombe admitted his team fell short despite playing well early on. He blamed fatigue for their second-half collapse but promised improvement next time. Saruchera expressed joy about winning three points, though he believed they could have scored even more. He revealed ambitious plans, saying his well-assembled squad aims to reach the top division where the elite teams compete.
PAM tried fighting back after the break but couldn't create good chances. Chirwa Denford saw his shot blocked by Junior Meya. Tapfuma Phiri headed wide minutes later. N'ombeyaora kept attacking as Tadiwa Chibunyu scored their third goal at minute 65 after PAM keeper Admire Shonga failed to hold onto a shot. Lincoln Saramaya headed home number four in the 74th minute to complete the rout.
PAM coach Vincent Nzombe admitted his team fell short despite playing well early on. He blamed fatigue for their second-half collapse but promised improvement next time. Saruchera expressed joy about winning three points, though he believed they could have scored even more. He revealed ambitious plans, saying his well-assembled squad aims to reach the top division where the elite teams compete.
