Urikhob steals the show as Dynamos edge Green Fuel

Philemon Jambaya

Assistant Editor

Dynamos fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief! After a string of frustrating draws, the Harare giants edged out Green Fuel 1-0 in a dramatic Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Rufaro Stadium yesterday.

The match was a tense affair, with both sides desperate for points. Dynamos, under immense pressure due to their recent slump, threw everything they had at Green Fuel. However, it was a substitute who emerged as the unlikely hero.

Enter Sadney Urikhob. Injected into the fray with hearts pounding and time ticking away, Urikhob displayed a level of energy and determination that eclipsed his teammates. And then, right at the death, with the clock poised to deliver another demoralizing draw, Urikhob seized his moment! He pounced on a half-chance, burying the ball past the Green Fuel keeper and sending the Dynamos faithful into raptures.

This last-gasp goal was more than just a winner; it was a lifeline for under-fire coach Genesis Mangombe. The pressure had been mounting, but Urikhob's heroics gave Mangombe some much-needed breathing space. The coach, unable to contain his excitement, sprinted towards the corner flag, pumping his fists in the air in a joyous celebration with his players.

Urikhob's performance wasn't lost on Mangombe. "He is slowly gelling," the coach remarked. "At Dynamos, we don't have time for players who need a long settling-in period. You need to adapt quickly and make an impact. We had faith in Sadney, and I'm thrilled he delivered the all-important three points today."

Green Fuel coach, Taurai Mangwiro, however, felt the sting of defeat was amplified by a controversial refereeing decision. He expressed concerns about a delay in the re-entry of one of his players who had received medical attention. This delay, according to Mangwiro, allowed Dynamos to capitalize on a temporary one-man advantage and ultimately score the winning goal. "The match was well-handled overall," he conceded, "but it's those last-minute decisions that make all the difference."