Malawi's Scorchers ate dirt at home against Zimbabwe after Ethel Chinyerere banged in two goals before halftime at Bingu National Stadium. Faith Chimzimu got one back for the hosts, but the Mighty Warriors held on for the win despite the crowd getting loud.
Coach Lovemore Fazili subbed in Tabitha Chawinga and a bunch of other starters after the break, and things looked better, but Zimbabwe's keeper Cynthia Shonga kept blocking everything Tabitha threw at her. Fazili said he was happy with how the bench players performed, even though they took the L.
The Scorchers have another crack when they face Zambia's Copper Queens at the same spot, and Zimbabwe will also play Zambia to wrap up the tournament.
Coach Lovemore Fazili subbed in Tabitha Chawinga and a bunch of other starters after the break, and things looked better, but Zimbabwe's keeper Cynthia Shonga kept blocking everything Tabitha threw at her. Fazili said he was happy with how the bench players performed, even though they took the L.
The Scorchers have another crack when they face Zambia's Copper Queens at the same spot, and Zimbabwe will also play Zambia to wrap up the tournament.
