Azam Tigers\u2019 quest for top four finished in the TNM Super League continued with a 2-1 victory over hosts Red Lions at Zomba Community Centre on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Bright Munthali put Tiger s ahead in the seventh minute when he took advantage of a defensive mix-up to beat Lions goalkeeper Jacob Kaunda at the near post.<\/p>\n
Lions responded five minutes later when Benesi Kaisi rose high to head home a Steve Ziba free kick that had eluded goalkeeper Nenani Juwaya.<\/p>\n
The rest of the half saw both teams pressing forward to get another goal.<\/p>\n
Tigers scored the decisive goal a minute after resumption through Mike Chitani.<\/p>\n
Lions pressed forward in search for an equaliser but Tigers still dominated possession and they held on for an important victory.<\/p>\n
Tigers coach, Gerald Phiri, said his charges followed instructions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey could have done better with a better playing surface. The pitch was a bit bumpy but we still managed to collect maximum points,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lions coach Pritchard Mwansa said it was a difficult game.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope we will catch up with our colleagues shortly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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