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Eddie Chikamhi, Harare Bureau
Dynamos 2-0 Herentals

VALENTINE KADONZVO is fast proving himself to be the main man in Dynamos’ late surge in their battle to survive relegation after the diminutive forward yesterday produced another piece of magic in the victory over newboys, Herentals at Rufaro.

And yesterday he needed less than two minutes into the game as he went on a brilliant solo run into the box where he dribbled past two defenders before finding the target inside the near post for DeMbare’s opener.

Midfielder, Kudzanayi Dhemere, ensured the win with a powerful header seven minutes after the half-time break as the Harare giants moved closer to safety, with three games remaining in the season.

Kadonzvo’s performances in Dynamos’ time of need earned him the plaudits from his coach, Lloyd Chigowe.

“I think the boy is coming at the right moment of the season. The potential has always been there and I think it’s coming to fruition now,” said Chigowe.

DeMbare, who have experienced a tough season, moved back into 11th place yesterday with 40 points, seven clear of the drop zone.

Practically, they need one more win to be secure their place and interim coach Chigowe is happy with the way things have been turning out.

Kadonzvo’s early goal yesterday unsettled Herentals. Kumbirai Mutiwekuziva’s men looked disoriented as the Harare giants controlled play and had two penalty appeals turned down by referee Ruzive Ruzive in handball incidents.

Blessing Moyo’s 28th minute free-kick was tipped over the bar by the goalkeeper, Prince Tafiremutsa, as DeMbare pushed for an insurance goal.

But there was nothing the keeper could do when Dhemere wheeled away from his marker and planted a powerful header to the near post from another header by Moyo on the right flank with 52 minutes played.

Substitutes, Tawanda Macheke and James Marufu, also came close in the second half but they both headed wide.

Herentals had a good chance to reduce the arrears in the 87th minute but their big striker Innocent Benza could not find his feet after getting a return pass from Huge Chikosa.

Teams

Herentals: P Tafiremutsa, W Mupumha,
W Chimbetu, P Chota, B Maunganidze,
G Chinobva (J Mutudza, 56th minute) ,
C Mavhurume, R Hachiro, B.Majarira (H Chikosa, 50th minute), T Benza (B Majarira, 50th minute), I Benza.

Dynamos: S Chinani, B Moyo, P Makaha,
G Mukambi, P Dube, J Tigere, M Mukumba,
G Saunyama (J Marufu, 77th minute) ,
K Dhemere (C Kapupurika, 69th minute), V Kadonzvo, Q Kangadze (T Macheke, 43rd minutes)