Silver Strikers beat FCB Nyasa Big Bullets 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium on Sunday. The match honored First Capital Bank's 30th anniversary celebration. Both soccer teams played mostly backup players during the special game. First Capital Bank executives watched from the stands as their sponsored team competed.
Silver Strikers scored first through Binwell Katinji after nine minutes of play. The goal came from a well-executed team move that caught Bullets off guard. Silver earned a penalty kick during the 30th minute when Innocent Shema was fouled inside the penalty area. The team converted the spot kick calmly to double their advantage. Bullets created several scoring chances but could not find the back of the net.
Bullets pressed hard for goals during the second half of the match. Ephraim Kondowe tested the Silver goalkeeper multiple times with dangerous shots. The turning point arrived when Bullets goalkeeper Clever Nkungula received a red card during the 77th minute. Outfield player Dominic Musonda had to replace him between the posts. Bullets continued attacking but failed to score despite their numerical disadvantage.
Silver Strikers maintained their lead until the final whistle sounded. The team celebrated their victory and received the commemorative trophy for winning the anniversary match. First Capital Bank founder Hitesh Anadkat presented each Silver Strikers player with MK1 million as a reward. The generous bonus made the victory even sweeter for the winning squad. The special match successfully celebrated the bank's three decades of operation.
Silver Strikers scored first through Binwell Katinji after nine minutes of play. The goal came from a well-executed team move that caught Bullets off guard. Silver earned a penalty kick during the 30th minute when Innocent Shema was fouled inside the penalty area. The team converted the spot kick calmly to double their advantage. Bullets created several scoring chances but could not find the back of the net.
Bullets pressed hard for goals during the second half of the match. Ephraim Kondowe tested the Silver goalkeeper multiple times with dangerous shots. The turning point arrived when Bullets goalkeeper Clever Nkungula received a red card during the 77th minute. Outfield player Dominic Musonda had to replace him between the posts. Bullets continued attacking but failed to score despite their numerical disadvantage.
Silver Strikers maintained their lead until the final whistle sounded. The team celebrated their victory and received the commemorative trophy for winning the anniversary match. First Capital Bank founder Hitesh Anadkat presented each Silver Strikers player with MK1 million as a reward. The generous bonus made the victory even sweeter for the winning squad. The special match successfully celebrated the bank's three decades of operation.
