Mighty Mukuru Wanderers booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the Castel Challenge Cup after registering a 1-0 victory over Red Lions at Balaka Stadium Sunday.
In a match monitored on Football Association of Malawi (Fam)’s Facebook page through live updates, Gaddie Chirwa scored the only goal of the match in the 69th minute.
Both teams created several chances but lacked composure to seal the game.
Wanderers have joined Chitipa United in the quarter-finals after the Northern Region side defeated White Eagles 4-0 at Karonga Stadium on Saturday.
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Despite the win, Wanderers Coach Mark Harrison rued missed chances.
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“We should have won the match with a huge margin. We just keep teams alive in a game because we do not take our chances,” Harrison said.
On his part, Lions Assistant Coach Chifundo Masapula conceded defeat.
“We tried everything and created chances but it was not our day. Wanderers utilised their chances. It is painful but we have to move on,” Masapula said.
The battle for places in the quarter-finals of the Castel Challenge Cup will continue on Wednesday as Silver Strikers will host Ekwendeni Hammers at Bingu National Stadium while Bangwe All Stars will face Mafco at Mpira Stadium.
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In another match, Moyale Barracks will meet Mighty Tigers at Mzuzu Stadium.
On Thursday, Kamuzu Barracks will meet Blue Eagles at Civo Stadium.
The winner between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Soche Socials will face Civil Service United in the quarter-finals at a venue and date to be announced
