FCB Nyasa Big Bullets’ winless run in the TNM Super League continued Sunday following a 1-1 stalemate against rookies Creck Sporting Club at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe.
The draw means Bullets have failed to collect maximum points in three consecutive matches, having lost 1-0 to leaders Silver Strikers and goal-less stalemate against Moyale Barracks.
This is Bullets’ sixth draw of the campaign, having won only three matches and suffering one loss in 10 matches.
Following the draw, fifth-placed Bullets have a huge mountain to climb in the title race as they are 10 points behind Silver, who are in action against Mighty Tigers at Kamuzu Stadium this afternoon.
The People’s Team has 15 points from 10 matches whereas Silver have 25 points from nine matches.
Bullets were hoping to collect maximum points but they were frustrated by a well drilled Creck side.
After a barren first half in which both teams had few chances but were wasteful, Patrick Mwaungulu broke the deadlock in the 59th minute of the match.
The talented midfielder volleyed in a rebound after a Creck defender cleared off the line Babatunde Adepoju’s initial shot.
It was a beauty which sent Bullets fans into ecstasy.
However, the lead was short lived as substitute Gift Kadawati, who replaced Babangida Ishaya, pulled level in the 64th minute.
Both teams tried hard to search for a winner but it never came.
In a post-match interview, Creck Coach Macdonald Mtetemera praised his troops for the draw.
“A draw is a fair result for us considering that we were playing against one of the big teams. My players played well throughout the match,” Mtetemera said.
On his part, Bullets Coach Kalisto Pasuwa rued missed chances.
“We are missing a lot of chances and we have a lot of work to do as it is only one person who is scoring,” Pasuwa said.
Bullets have another tough assignment this weekend as they face Kamuzu Barracks at the same venue.
At Kamuzu Stadium, Mighty Mukuru Wanderers’ resurgence under Meck Mwase continued following a 3-0 victory over Civil Service United.
Striker Christopher Kumwembe took matters into his hands as he haunted his former club, scoring his first hat-trick of the season.
The win has propelled Wanderers to position two with 18 points from 10 matches, seven behind Silver.
However, Kamuzu Barracks are third behind Wanderers on goal-difference and the soldiers can reclaim second spot if they avoid defeat against rookies Baka City at Karonga Ground this afternoon.
Elsewhere, Fomo and Dedza Dynamos shared the spoils after a 1-1 stalemate at Mulanje Park.
Karonga United beat Moyale Barracks 2-0 at Karonga Stadium whereas Mafco defeated Chitipa United by a similar margin at Chitowe Stadium.
Bangwe All Stars and Mzuzu City Hammers also shared the spoils after a goal-less draw at Mpira Stadium.
A minute of silence was observed at all the matches in honour of the departed souls, including that of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima.
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