FCB Nyasa Big Bullets are 4 points clear on the summit of the FDH Bank Premiership after securing a 1-nil victory against Civil Service United at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, courtesy of Paul Master in the 83rd minute.
Master scored when he received a pass from Misheck Billiati and connected the ball to convert it into a goal towards the far right corner.
His contribution earned him the man of the match accolade at the end of the match.
On the log table, Bullets now has 39 points, closely followed by Mighty Wanderers who have 35 points and Blue Eagles in third position with 34 points.
In the game, Bullets started fiercely, but they met a stronger side in defence.
For instance, in the second minute Womgani Lungu made a thunderous shot that was saved by the Civil Servants’ goalie, Rahaman John, for a corner.
Then team came knocking again in the 22nd minute after Yamikani Mologeni and Clever Kalambo had opened up Civil’s defence.
It was Peter Banda who had tried a cross into the box, but it was collected by the opposing keeper.
Again, in the 32nd minute, Banda tried an attempt via a freekick, which went over the bar by millimeters.
By the second half, Bullets came close to scoring in the 54th minute as George Chaomba sent a lob shot to Clever Kalambo but John saved it making a rebound which reached Tinaye Tsimba but failed to convert.
Later, Tsimba also missed a chance to score by sending his attempt far off the right post.
Civil had their best chance in the 78th minute with Precious Chiudza, only for him to send his shot off target.
Later, drama unfolded as Civo’s Team Manager, Gabriel Chorwa, was red carded after he had protested a freekick that was awarded to Bullets.
Elsewhere, Silver Strikers have played a 0-0 draw against 14th placed side, Kamuzu Barracks, which has 14 points now.
Chitipa United also had similar results against Masters FC.
This means have tied points with Ekhaya and Masters on 25 but they are separated by goal difference.
Mitundu Luanar has also joined them but they are now 7th after a 2-0 win against MAFCO, courtesy of Moses Shawa and Emmanuel Chikadza.
On Sunday, League action continues as Karonga United welcomes Mighty Wanderers at Karonga Stadium, Check against Red Lions at CIVO Stadium and Dedza Dynamos will lock horns against Moyale Barracks.
