The former Black Leopards kingpin, Matari Netshidzivhe, scored a goal for his new team, Madombidzha Western Stars, when they beat Madombidzha Try Again 1-0 at Madombidzha on Saturday.
Try Again took the game to their opponents in the first 20 minutes. It was their speedy forward, Hebert Maumela, who let them down by shooting aimlessly at the goal finish. Stars rectified their mistakes soon afterwards. Their diminutive kingpin, Tshimanagdzo Masala, caused an upset after beating the offside trap and facing the stranded keeper, Khathutshelo Malima, only to lose possession at the goal finish.
The referee flashed the first yellow card in the 30th minute. Daniel Mukosi obstructed Dakalo Ramuthivheli and the referee was lenient enough to let him go with yellow, as the nature of the offence carried the weight of a red card. The scoreboard was still blank when the teams adjourned for half time.
Stars called on Lufuno Ndou and Oscar Ramantswana for Khuthadzo Nemafhohoni and Tshimangadzo Masala to make a difference. Their replacement changed the complexion of the match, as they pressurised their opponents.
Stars' only goal came in the 75th minute. Matari Netshidzivhe beat the keeper after dribbling past two defenders in a row. Try Again then tried everything within their reach in search of the equaliser, but it was not their day.