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the third straight match, at the weekend.
DeMbare’s goalless draw against Shabanie followed a 0-0 draw against Gunners and a 0-1 defeat at Zimbabwe Saints.
Munetsi revealed that the Dynamos executive recently met and laid down conditions for coach Lloyd Mutasa to start winning games and stop the slide.
The Glamour Boys are languishing in the bottom half of the table with 13 points and Mutasa, according to sources, was given three games – after the defeat at Saints – to turn things around.
So far he has just picked up two out of six points in the first two of those three matches.
Their rivals Motor Action reinforced their lead in the race on 21 points following Wednesday’s win over FC Platinum while Highlanders edged into second place with 20 points after beating Chicken Inn 2-1 in a Bulawayo derby.
Munetsi yesterday said they were concerned about DeMbare’s poor run in the Premiership although he has not yet lost faith in the coach.
“We have had an average start but it’s not a very good season by Dynamos standards.
“We started off slowly and this is a cause for concern for everyone because things have not gone according to our expectations.
“We should be where Motor Action are at the moment and I think the sooner we start turning the corner the better for everyone.
“We are not scoring goals and for that reason we have met as an executive and we sent a message to the coaches to start winning games.
“The coaches should find out what really the problems is, why we are not scoring goals, and make recommendations to the executive.
“The gap between us and Motor Action is now worrying. It was better last week when it was six points, which translated to two games, but now it has increased to eight and we are under pressure to close that gap.
“It becomes a mammoth task when we lag too far behind,” said Munetsi.
But it appears Dynamos’ woes in front of goal will stay with them until probably after they beef up their squad when the mid-season transfer window opens next month.
Pressure has been mounting in recent weeks for the club to start delivering after a poor start to the season but goals are just not coming their way.
According to reports, Mutasa and his lieutenants Masimba Dinyero and Ralph Kawondera were left clueless when DeMbare missed some gilt-edged chances at Maglas despite having dedicated most of their time to their frontline in recent training sessions.
Dynamos have not scored in seven games this season with their strikers Roderick Mutuma, Martin Vengesai and Patrick Khumbula sharing five goals in the last 10 matches.
Munetsi yesterday said they remained hopeful and urged the supporters to rally behind the team during the difficult moments.
DeMbare will face Shooting Stars on Sunday hoping for a change of fortunes.
Munetsi said Dynamos were still looking ahead with confidence in the hope of returning to the form they had in pre-season.
“I think the players suffered burnout from the numerous high-profile games we played during the off-season and the loss of confidence from that demoralising defeat in Algeria affected our momentum.
“Right now we have nine players who are down with injuries and it’s difficult for the coaches.
“Another key player Archford Gutu is away on trials in Europe and might not come back.
“So we have to beef up during the transfer period because Denver Mukamba may also not last the whole season with us and the other players may decide to go to South Africa.
“That is why we are saying the coach should look at the his squad, identify areas that need strengthening and make recommendations to the executive because we have no choice but to raise our game especially in the second half of the season,” he said.
Dynamos’ cheerleader Chris Romario Musekiwa also urged the clubs’ supporters to rally behind the team and their coach Mutasa.
“I am convinced Dynamos will come good soon. As supporters we must rally behind our team under all circumstances and we should give Mutasa maximum support. Rome was not built in a day. We must not press the panic baton,” said Musekiwa.
But, while Dynamos continue to struggle, bogey side Zimbabwe Saints showed they were back in the Premiership to stay when they took a giant stride towards the top following their 2-1 win over Gunners at White City.
The victory, which was aided by the mediocrity affecting many teams this season, lifted them five places into fifth position with 15 points.
Saints have collected seven points from their last three games. They beat Dynamos 1-0 at Luveve and drew 1-1 with Motor Action before accounting for Gunners.
“Climbing up the table is positive for us but we are not looking too much into that at the moment because there is still a long way to go.
“One good thing, however, is that it is a motivation to the players,” said coach Willard Mashinkila-Khumalo, ahead of their trip to FC Platinum.
The platinum miners changed their coaching team with Patrick Mandizha taking over as caretaker coach with Philani Mabhena dropping into the role of assistant coach.
FC Platinum are waiting for the arrival of Rahman Gumbo next week who is set to bring his assistant, who is the coach of the Botswana Under-23 team beaten by the Young Warriors in the All-Africa Games qualifiers.
Mandizha and Mabhena will be retained in the coaching set-up.
Mabehena fell out with the FC Platinum bosses for failing to make full use of midfielder Joel Ngodzo who is valued as the club’s most prized possession and is the highest paid player at the team.
Ngodzo has struggled to find the form he showed at Highlanders.
Fixtures
Saturday
Kiglon v CAPS United (Rufaro), Monomotapa v Black Mambas (Gwanzura)
Sunday
FC Platinum v Zimbabwe Saints (Maglas), Highlanders v Motor Action (Barbourfields), Masvingo United v Blue Ribbon (Mucheke), Dynamos v Shooting Stars (Rufaro), Hwange v Chicken Inn (Colliery)
Monday
Gunners v Shabanie Mine (Lafarge).