By Sports Reporter
FC Platinum slipped to position two on the log after losing 1-0 to debutante Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Bikita Minerals on Sunday at Sakubva Stadium.
Despite putting up a good show, Pure Platinum Play could not cancel Bikita Minerals’ first half goal as the home side displayed a resolute defensive second half performance.
The result saw FC Platinum remaining stagnant at 45 points while new log leaders Simba Bhora are on 47 points.
The Go Buju Go Boys won one nill against Bulawayo Chiefs on Saturday, keeping their ambitious march towards league title on track.
Simba Bhora remains the team in the league this season to lose at home.
At Rufaro Stadium, CAPS United had youngster Kingsley Mureremba to thank as he scored the solitary strike that earned them three points against Manica Diamonds.
The Mutare based outfit has now gone for 10 games without winning a league match, putting head coach Jairos Tapera under pressure.
In a Bulawayo derby played at Barbourfields on Sunday, Chicken Inn and Highlanders played a nill all draw.
Bosso’s earned point saw them moving to position three on the log table with 37 points, the same number with Ngezi Platinum Stars, who are now on position four with a game in hand.
At Baobab Stadium, Khama Billiat’s Yadah Stars won 2-0 against Chegutu Pirates.
Billiat scored the opening goal in the 13th minute before Madla Mlilo sealed the scoreline in the 46th minute.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs forward’s goal saw him joining CAPS United’s William Manondo and Simba Bhora’s Tymon Machope on 10 goals, as they lead the golden boot race.
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 24 Results
Herentals 2-1 Green Fuel
Simba Bhora 1-0 Bulawayo Chiefs
CAPS United 1-0 Manica Diamonds
Bikita Minerals 1-0 FC Platinum
Chicken Inn 0-0 Highlanders
Arenel Movers 0-1 ZPC Kariba
Chegutu Pirates 0-2 Yadah Stars.
