Ecobank (2)5
Agribank (1)1
Ecobank thumped Agribank 5 -1 in a Financial Services Soccer League (FSSL) match played on Saturday, 28 October 2017 at Standard Chartered Bank Sports Club – the venue of this year’s Paynet Cup . The match was part of a final round of five matches played at four venues across Harare, with an astounding RBZ loss to Old Mutual being one of the highlights of the weekend programme . On a chilly afternoon that was uncharacteristic of the month of October, the match went to the half-time break with Ecobank – the home team – leading 2-1 courtesy of a brace by Tinashe Kahwema (3). Agribank had held its own during the first half and replied through Terence Mashaira (34).
In the second half, Agribank collapsed as Kahwema added another goal to complete his memorable hat trick while Cosmas Paulosi (7) weighed in with a brace to hand Ecobank a comprehensive 5 -1 victory. The result meant that Ecobank and Agribank finished the season in 7th and 8th places respectively, although there is a huge gap of 9 points between them. This fixture saw a clash of colours which forced Agribank to play the match donning the opponent’s blue strip while Ecobank was in all-white. Mike Mugabe handled the match, assisted by Tichaona Masimbe. Both gentlemen are Class 1 referees.
FBC Crowned 2017 FSSL Champions
… As Title Race Goes To the Wire
Meanwhile CABS and FBC played out a goal-less draw in one of the two title deciding matches played on the day. The gruelling contest, characterised by lots of tough tackles, failed to separate the two teams after 90 minutes and a share of the spoils was the fairest result. Throughout the match, FBC players and supporters where anxious about the result at Greendale Sports Club where CBZ was hosting title contenders Standard Chartered Bank in the other title decider. Despite winning 1-0 and ending the season on the same number of points (44) with FBC, Standard Chartered Bank were pipped to the title on account of FBC’s superior goal difference. CABS, which was playing at home, settled for 3rd place on the final log standings.
FBC were handed their trophy at colourful ceremony held later that evening as part of the official launch of the FSSL Tournament. CAPS United gaffer Lloyd Chitembwe was the guest of honour while ZBC Sports News anchor Ian Zvoma was the Master of Ceremony. The well -organised event was also graced by representatives of Payserv Zimbabwe, the tournament sponsor, led by Patience Mapolisa as well as representatives of the clubs and the media.
MFSB Sport captured some of the weekend action and shares some images:
- The Ecobank team lines up after dismissing Agribank
- 2017 FSSL Champions in celebratory mood
- FSSL Chairman Kudzai Kwangwari with his former coach at CAPS United, Lloyd Chitembwe
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Week 18 |
FSSL League Table 2017
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| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS |
| 1 | FBC | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 14 | 51 | 44 |
| 2 | SCB | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 64 | 19 | 45 | 44 |
| 3 | CABS | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 53 | 19 | 34 | 36 |
| 4 | OM | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 74 | 28 | 46 | 34 |
| 5 | CBZ | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 56 | 20 | 36 | 34 |
| 6 | ZB | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 64 | 27 | 37 | 33 |
| 7 | ECO | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 17 |
| 8 | AGRI | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 20 | 105 | -85 | 8 |
| 9 | RBZ | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 124 | -102 | 6 |
| 10 | PAYSERV | 18 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 56 | -42 | 2 |
| Totals | 180 | 78 | 24 | 78 | 465 | 465 | 0 | 258 | |
