By Adrian Simango
The atmosphere was electric as fans gathered to witness the clash between Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers. The rivalry between these two teams goes back to the 1990s when they hosted thrilling derby matches in Blantyre. The nostalgia was tangible as fans reminisced about the glory days of Malawian football.
The match began with both teams giving their all, with Bullets taking the attacking initiative through their legend Fisher Kondowe in the first 25 minutes. However, Wanderers quickly responded with good passes and attacking momentum from their captain Joseph Kamwendo, evening the playing field. The intensity of the game kept fans on edge as both teams fought for victory.
As the match progressed, substitutions were made that helped to maintain a fair contest. It wasn't until the 85th minute that Heston Munthali of Bullets scored an intelligent tap-in, with an assist from Kondwani Kumwenda. The late drama continued as Wanderers’ striker Victor Nyirenda scored a beautiful header in stoppage time, resulting in a 1-1 draw at full time.
The deadlock was finally broken in a nail-biting penalty shootout, where Wanderers emerged victorious. Simplex Nthara from Wanderers proved to be the hero of the day, saving three penalties and securing the win for his team.
Despite Vincent Gona from Bullets managing to save a penalty himself, the highlight of the day was the Flames coach’s clever move that tricked Nthara, allowing Bullets to score the first penalty. However, it wasn't enough to stop Wanderers from clinching the victory. James Sangala scored the winning spot kick, sealing the victory for Wanderers Legends with a 3-2 score line, securing the fate of the match in Wanderers’ favor.
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