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Beitbridge – Dulibadzimu United gained a valuable point after holding Chapungu FC to a tense 0-0 draw in a thrilling encounter at Dulibadzimu Stadium in Beitbridge on Wednesday.
The match, played on 27 May 2026, was packed with drama, controversy, and hard tackles as both teams fought fiercely for maximum points.
Dulibadzimu’s Courage Vhurombe was shown a yellow card in the 40th minute for a reckless challenge on a Chapungu defender, handing the visitors a dangerous free kick opportunity.
The game remained goalless at halftime, but the second half burst into life with crunching tackles and tactical substitutions as Dulibadzimu introduced Phumudzo Ncube and Tatenda Coffee in search of fresh energy.
Chapungu almost broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when their number 11 unleashed a thunderous strike that narrowly missed the target, sending shockwaves through the home crowd.
Dulibadzimu defender Sam Mangavha produced a heroic block in the 72nd minute to deny Chapungu a clear scoring chance, while Louise Matambo stood tall with crucial late clearances as pressure mounted.
Tensions rose in the 78th minute after Chapungu were awarded a corner, leaving Dulibadzimu fans furious. Chapungu’s number 11 was later booked for unsportsmanlike conduct following a head-butt incident.
Despite relentless pressure from the visitors in the closing stages, Dulibadzimu United defended bravely to secure an important point in front of their home supporters.
