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Malawi Scorchers head coach Lovemore Fazili has stressed their readiness to continue to attack Zambia when they resume their friendly fixture which was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch on Saturday.
This was the first of the two FIFA sanctioned friendly match between hosts Zambia and Malawi, and it was abandoned with the Scorchers trailing 0-1. Coach Fazili said the match kicked off when the rains were still pouring at Reiz Arena making ball movement difficult.
“We kicked off the match and the Zambians got to the ball after almost over one minute,” said the coach,’ Fazili said as quoted by Malawi FA website. “We went on to control possession as Sabina Thom, Tabitha and Temwa made in roads deep inside the Zambians half.
“The relenting attacks won us three corners which were not well utilized because of the weather conditions. Their defense was really troubled by Sabina, Tabitha and Temwa, as well as Rose Kadzere from the midfield. From their own views of the game, the girls are ready to continue where they left off on Sunday.”
The coach concluded: “We attacked right from the start just as we trained, that’s why we won the three corners. Tomorrow (Sunday) will be a different game altogether, but I’ve indicated we should keep the momentum we started off this afternoon,” said Fazili.”
The other game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 as the Scorchers are using the two friendlies as preparations for the second round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against the winner in the tie between Zimbabwe and Angola.
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