Big guns roar, as Ruvimbo Funeral Central Region kicks off

SPORTS REPORTER

MIDLANDS – The kick off  of the lucrative   Ruvimbo Funeral Central Region Division 1 Soccer League fixtures last week saw the region’s  heavyweights flexing their muscles and upsetting the opponents in their opening matches
 
Tongogara FC, Chapungu United , and Blanket Mine FC  emerged victors during the  opening  encounters.

Blanket Mine  FC registered the biggest win  with a 5-0 win over newboys Gokwe North to make their intention clear as the season begins,  while Chapungu  Fc dismantled Beitbridge Fc 3-0 and Tongogara had a narrow win  beating  Black Eagles 2-1.

The five-goal demolition by Blanket Mine  was a testament to the experienced side’s sheer dominance and ruthlessness on the field of play , leaving their opponents buried beneath an avalanche of goals.

It’s a huge statement for them as they seek promotion.

In aonther encounters newly promoted  West Nicholson team defeated season campaigners MSU FC  2-0 with the match between Shabanie Mine Fc and Amazon postponed.

The match between  Dinson Mvuma and Wangu Mazodze ended in a goalless stalemate while  the match between Sheasham and Dulibadzimu also ended nil all.

Bishopstone drew 2-2 with Fc Platinum under 19 meanwhile Kwekwe United drew 1-1 with ZRP Gwanda.

A record of 19 goals were scored on Matchday 1 in the league from 8 fixtures .



Central Region Soccer League Week 1 Results:


Dulibadzimu Utd 0-0 Sheasham
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Chapungu 3-0 Beitbridge FC
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Tongogara 2-1 Black Eagles
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Kwekwe Utd 1-1 ZRP Gwanda
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Shabanie Mine PP Amazon
Postponed

Bishopstone 2-2 FC Platinum U19
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West Nicholson 2-0 MSU
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Dinson Mvuma 0-0 Wangu Mazodze City
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 Blanket Mine 5-0 Gokwe North
Fulltime