BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Mighty Wanderers returned to the top of the FDH Bank Premiership on Saturday after coming from behind to beat Red Lions 2-1 at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre.
The MaraviPost Sports Desk was at Mpira Stadium to witness the closely contested encounter as Wanderers fought back from an early setback to collect maximum points.
Red Lions made a dream start when Shukuran Mussa put them ahead in the seventh minute, giving his side an early advantage.
Wanderers refused to be discouraged and gradually grew into the game as they searched for an equaliser before the break.
Their persistence was rewarded on the stroke of half time when Striker Clement Nyondo scored in the 45th minute to send the teams into the interval level at 1-1.
The equaliser appeared to give Wanderers renewed confidence, with the Nomads returning for the second half with greater attacking purpose.
Their pressure paid off in the 61st minute when Mphatso Kamanga found the back of the net from classic corner to complete Wanderers’ comeback and put them 2-1 ahead.
Red Lions pushed for a second equaliser, but Wanderers remained composed and protected their advantage until the final whistle.
The victory lifts Wanderers to 29 points from 14 matches, restoring them to the summit of the 16-team FDH Bank Premiership.
In other hand Red Lions, remain sixth on the table with 19 points from 14 matches following the defeat.
Speaking to the MaraviPost Sports Desk after the match, Red Lions coach Malumbo Mkandawire said his side’s plan to score early had worked, but inexperience in the second half proved costly.
Mkandawire said his players executed the initial plan well but lost control of the game after the break, allowing Wanderers to turn the contest around.
Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira described the encounter as a tough match but praised his players for working hard to score and secure maximum points.
Mpinganjira also admitted that his team missed several chances but acknowledged that Red Lions were a good side and made the match difficult.
