03/10/2026
EASTERN STORM SATURDAY ROUND-UP | Nandolo hits 14 as Grand Legacy cruise, Tenax edge Green Fuel thriller, goalkeepers shine in Lithium stalemate
The Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League Match-Day 31 rolled on today with three fixtures across the region, and it was a day for the top scorer, the shot-stoppers, and a crucial Tenax statement.
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At Musami, Grand Legacy FC put Chivhu FC to the sword with a clinical 3-0 win.
Trust Masawi broke the deadlock in the 40th minute to make it 1-0 going into the break.
After the restart, Munashe Nandolo doubled the lead in the 54th minute. That was his 14th goal of the season, further consolidating his grip at the top of the top goalscorers chart.
Maxwell Makomeke sealed the points in the 88th minute to make it 3-0.
It was a feisty affair. Chivhu picked up three cautions. Darlington Musonza was booked in the 26th minute for dissent by action.
Shepherd Mhosva followed in the 38th minute for the same offence and Tanatswa Mhaka was cautioned in the 68th minute for a reckless challenge.
For Grand Legacy, goalscorer Munashe Nandolo was cautioned in the 55th minute for delaying the restart of play.
Man of the Match was anchorman George Muridzo for Grand Legacy and skipper Darlington Musonza for Chivhu FC.
Match Officials were Referee Trust Masaiti, Shingirai Kanjekete, Dickson Zumbe and Commissioner Mr Masawi.
At Lithium Stadium, the highly anticipated Game of the Month between Bikita Minerals FC and Renco Mine FC ended in a thrilling goalless draw, but don't let the scoreline fool you.
This was a goalkeepers' game. Both Valentine Chibwana and Freedom Kwangwa stole the show with excellent saves to keep their sides in it.
The deadlock could not be broken at half-time or full-time, 0-0.
Cautions came late. Panashe Munaro was booked for Renco Mine in the 83rd minute for delaying the restart of play.
For Bikita Minerals, Spencer Gonyora was cautioned in the 85th minute for a reckless challenge and Luckmore Chanata followed in the 89th minute for the same offence.
Man of the Match was Tafadzwa Pini for Bikita Minerals and Francis Zvijayi for Renco Mine.
Persuade Mandiki oversaw proceedings in the middle of the pitch.
At Mutare Boys High Stadium, Tenax CS FC claimed a crucial 1-0 win over Green Fuel FC in a tense top-four battle.
It was 0-0 at half-time with both sides cancelling each other out. The breakthrough came late in the second half through Clarence Mbauya who scored the winner for Tenax. It was not without drama.
Tenax had Brendon Muyambo cautioned in the 22nd minute for a reckless tackle and Bill Muguyo cautioned in the 90th minute for persistent law infringement.
Green Fuel had Elton Chikona booked in the 26th minute for a reckless tackle.
The game turned in the 76th minute when Tenax were reduced to ten men. Brendon Muyambo was sent off after receiving a second caution.
Tenax held on for three massive points. Man of the Match was Clarence Mbauya for Tenax and Timothy Phiri for Green Fuel. Match Officials were Centre Ref Innocent Matuku, assisted by Admire Jaka, and Caleb Dziro and Commissioner A. Abraham.
Match-Day 31 continues tomorrow.
