Moyale, Eagles draw in Airtel Top8 first leg quarter final match

Moyale Barracks Fc on Saturday played a 1 all against Blue Eagles in the first leg of the Airtel Top8 quarter final held at Rumphi Stadium.

Eagles was the first to score through Gilbert Chirwa in 27th minutes after Moyale defence caught napped and failed to clear the ball in the box before Gasten Simkonda came in with a header in 35th minutes of the first half, the ball from corner kick spot by Magaga, and the first half ended 1 all.

Second half Moyale came with different play as they missed a lot of chances by Raphael Phiri and Hassan Upindi in front.

The physical game that left many players injured ended 1 all.

Speaking after the game Moyale Barracks coach Victor Chingoka said the condition of the ground contributed the poor play of his players.

“After beating them in league game, we knew Eagles will come strong, and the condition of the ground also contributed to our play, all in all we will fight hard in the second play at Nankhaka in Lilongwe,” said Chingoka.

In his remarks Blue Eagles assistant Coach Christopher Sibale also mentioned of the ground condition.

“The surface is so hard not conducive to the game of football, we are expecting and looking forward to the second play at home,” said Sibale.

The second leg match is scheduled to take place at Nankhaka in Lilongwe on 29 October 2023.

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers are the defending Champions of the cup.