BULAWAYO – Marvin Sibanda converted a first half freekick and Peter Muduhwa turned in Highlanders’ second on 60 minutes as they claimed a dominant derby victory over Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields on Sunday.
The win lifted Kelvin Kaindu’s men to seven points of leaders FC Platinum, who drew 0-0 with title rivals Ngezi Platinum on Saturday.
Kevin Moyo scored a first half header as Dynamos bounced back from their defeat by Highlanders last week to beat Hwange 1-0 at the Colliery.
Sadney Urikhob was denied by the crossbar after meeting Valentine Kadonzvo’s cross with a firm header as Dynamos appeared to double their lead before the breather.
The Harare side survived a few late scares from Hwange to hold on for only their sixth win in 19 matches.
CAPS United lost 1-0 to Herentals to remain rooted in midtable on 23 points – 16 points adrift of leaders FC Platinum.
Premier Soccer League Results
Sunday
Highlanders 2-0 Bulawayo Chiefs; CAPS United 0-1 Herentals, Hwange 0-1 Dynamos; Manica Diamonds 0-0 TelOne
Saturday
Yadah 2-0 Bikita Minerals; Greenfuel 1-1 Simba Bhora; ZPC Kariba 0-0 Chegutu Pirates; FC Platinum 0-0 Ngezi Platinum; Arenel Movers 0-1 Chicken Inn
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