Zanaco FC put in a spirited performance but were edged 2–1 by Green Eagles in an intense and closely contested match played at Sunset Stadium this afternoon
The visitors opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Derrick Bulaya following early pressure. Zanaco responded well, growing into the game and showing character to equalise shortly before halftime. Araina Lambert finished confidently in the 43rd minute after a well-worked move involving Mwape Mwenya, ensuring the teams went into the break level at 1–1.
The second half was fiercely contested and included a lengthy stoppage after a goal-line incident involving Green Eagles defender Aron Mushure. After deliberation, the referee awarded Zanaco a penalty, reflecting the hosts’ sustained pressure and attacking intent.
Zanaco came agonisingly close to taking the lead, but Wilson Chisala’s spot kick struck the crossbar. Despite the disappointment, the hosts continued to push forward.
Green Eagles capitalised late on, with Bulaya scoring his second goal in the 89th minute to decide the contest.
After the match, assistant coach Dabid Chilufya praised the team’s performance and attitude, noting that the fixture was part of Zanaco’s effort to respond positively after recent results.
“The boys showed good character and created quality chances,” Chilufya said. “Unfortunately, small moments went against us today, but the performance gives us a strong foundation to build on.”
The result sees Zanaco move to seventh place on the league table. Attention now turns to the next challenge as the team prepares to face league leaders Power Dynamos, with confidence drawn from another encouraging display.
