Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Mighty Mukuru Wanderers 3rd with 54 points, Red Lions 15th with 31, 23 apart. Red Lions's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 15th in the table. Per game in the league, Mighty Mukuru Wanderers were scoring 1.13 and conceding 0.53, Red Lions 0.73 and 1.6, against a competition average of 1.03 goals per team per game.
The venue was Kamuzu Stadium, with room for 40,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Red Lions: M. Nankumba (6')
Key stats
Possession: Mighty Mukuru Wanderers 41% · Red Lions 59% · Total shots: 5-11 · On target: 1-3 · Corners: 5-8