Norman Mapeza got one over his former assistant Tendai Chikuni as FC Platinum beat Chapungu 1-0 at Mandava courtesy of a Gift Mbweti 24th minute header.

The former Hwange man could have doubled his tally nine minutes later but he missed a free header.

Pure Platinum Play shot to third on the log with 29 points and two behind log leaders Ngezi Platinum Stars who are away to Triangle today.

It was a welcome response from Mapeza’s charges following last weekend’s morale sapping 1-2 defeat at Ngezi.

“We needed this win badly and now we are going for the break happy,” Mapeza said.

“It was a good game, we played well in the first half but Chapungu came at us in the second half.

“I think we did well although my guys were a bit nervous following last weekend’s defeat at Ngezi.”

Chapungu, who were coming from a remarkable 2-0 win against Chicken Inn, had a penalty shout in the dying minutes but their calls were ignored by referee Jimmy Makwanda.

“I was disappointed with the officiating, it is important for the players to be protected by the referees but all the same I am happy for my boys,” said Chapungu coach Chikuni.

“With a bit of luck we could have scored.”

Results

Yadah FC 0-2 Shabanie

FC Platinum 1-0 Chapungu

How Mine 2-1 Harare City

Bantu Rovers 0-0 Bulawayo City