MWOS FC’s formidable home record finally came to an end after a disciplined and efficient FC Platinum side claimed a 0 – 2 victory at MWOS Ngoni Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The result marked a significant statement of intent from the Zvishavane-based club, coached by Norman Mapeza, while exposing some concerning trends for MWOS, who have now gone two back to back matches without a win.
From the onset, FC Platinum showed their intent to control the tempo and frustrate the home side. The visitors were compact, organised, and managed the game well, especially in midfield where they dictated play. Their early pressure was rewarded in the 19th minute when Davison Marowa found the back of the net, capitalising on defensive frailties to give the visitors a deserved lead.
Despite some promising moments from MWOS, particularly through Billy Veremu and Wilson Mensah, they struggled to break down FC Platinum’s defensive structure. Mensah was later forced off through injury, a setback that further limited the hosts’ attacking momentum.
The second half continued in a similar fashion, with FC Platinum maintaining their discipline and control. The dagger came in the form of Precious Phiri, who struck to extend the visitors’ advantage, delivering heartbreak to the Norton crowd. MWOS pushed forward in search of a response but were ultimately denied by a composed and resilient FC Platinum backline.
The final scoreline read 0 – 2 in favour of FC Platinum, a result that sees them close the gap on the league leaders. MWOS remain second on the table, but with this loss let Simba Bhora stretch ahead by three points. As the league progresses, MWOS will need to swiftly rediscover their form to remain in the title conversation.
For FC Platinum, this was not just a win but a reaffirmation of their title ambitions, showing why they remain one of the PSL’s most consistent and tactically sharp outfits.
