Muraleni United were crowned champions of the Daniel Magwala Soccer Challenge, when they beat Madombidzha Try Again 1-0 in the final match at the Ravele grounds on Saturday.
Although they are campaigning in a lower division, Try Again did not show any sign of respect to their elder brothers. They matched them pound for pound in all departments but lacked proper experience at the goal finish.
The bulldozer-striker for Try Again, Londy Musiamo, continued to give the United defence a headache, despite the fact that he was marked by two men. Musiamo realised that it was not his day when he missed a sitter after receiving a beautiful pass from Ronewa Nemakhavhani 10 minutes into this tough game. Phathuthshedzo Livhalani of United hesitated for too long to unleash the ball before he was dispossessed by the opponents' defender, when he was left with only keeper Rendani Maduwa to beat.
The second half was characterised by wasted chances on the part of the strikers of Try Again. They later introduced Dakalo Nwanamidwa, but Lady Luck was not on their side as they continued to waste more chances until the final whistle.
United squandered a number of chances in quick succession. They were awarded a corner kick in the 85th minute. Khumbelo Rakhavha headed home the only goal of the match after a corner kick taken by Muvhulawa Rambuda.