CAPS United took a significant step towards ensuring their safety in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after securing a goalless draw with MWOS FC at Rufaro Stadium. The point lifts them to 40 on the log, moving them clear from the relegation zone while allowing MWOS to maintain their grip on second place.
The contest played out as contrasting halves. MWOS dominated possession in the first period, demonstrating sharp movement and control in midfield. Despite this, both teams failed to convert their chances – including a missed opportunity when Arthur Banda was denied from close range and Ishmael Wadi found himself with a free net but fired over. CAPS improved after the break, with Tanaka Shandirwa’s introduction injecting energy into their play and earning them several promising spells, though a breakthrough remained elusive.
For CAPS United, the result provided relief. Having been under constant pressure in recent weeks, the team showed resilience in defence and an ability to withstand sustained pressure. While they did not produce a match-winning moment, the point was enough to confirm their Premiership status for the time being.
MWOS, meanwhile, will still point to chances missed and the need for greater cutting edge away from home as victories continue to escape them at this venue. The draw underscores that possession and territory do not guarantee success without clinical finishing.
As the PSL season nears its climax, both teams will regard this match differently: CAPS as a lifeline secured and MWOS as a test in composure and conversion. With the momentum shifting and margins tightening, every point now carries heightened value for the teams fighting for survival and for those chasing silverware.
