Neither Red Lions nor Masters FC could find a goal in a goalless FDH Premiership match at Zomba Stadium.
Red Lions and Masters FC played to a goalless draw at Zomba Stadium on Saturday, with both teams failing to convert their chances. Masters goalkeeper Richard Chimbamba made key saves in the first half, while Chikaiko Batison hit the crossbar for Masters. Red Lions coach Malumbo Mkandawire cited poor decision-making by his players as a reason for the missed opportunities.
Masters made tactical substitutions early in the match, including bringing on Phillimon Ndhlovu and later Ben Manyozo and Stain Davie. The visitors continued to press after halftime, with Davie forcing a save and Batison heading wide. The match saw late drama when Masters coach Peter Mponda was sent off for protesting a delayed substitution, and the team played with ten men briefly after Hastings Ndau was injured.
The draw leaves Masters FC in fifth place with 22 points, while Red Lions drop to seventh with 20 points, concluding their first-round campaign. Masters assistant coach Victor Mphande expressed satisfaction with the result, acknowledging the difficulty of securing points at Zomba Stadium against Red Lions, despite feeling his team had chances to win.
Why it mattersThe goalless draw affects the league standings of both Red Lions and Masters FC, impacting their positions in the FDH Premiership.
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