Krek claimed a surprise 3:2 victory over Echia in the Superliga's regular season on Friday. The hosts climbed off the bottom of the table with a result that defied their recent form. C. Chikwata proved the difference with two goals in the closing stages.
C. Chunga put Krek ahead twice in the first half, striking at the 19th and 26th minutes. The home side looked comfortable, pressing high up the pitch and controlling possession. By then, the visitors had already shown signs of vulnerability in their recent defeats.
Everything shifted after the break. C. Chikwata converted a penalty at the 58th minute to pull one back for Echia. And here's the thing — the visitors suddenly found their rhythm, throwing everything at the Krek defence. The momentum had turned completely.
P. Mupanzi equalised at 84 minutes, catching the home side flat-footed. But Chikwata wasn't finished. He scored again at the 89th minute to complete his brace and send the stadium into chaos. The hosts had weathered the storm and come out on top.
The result lifts Krek off 16th place with nine points from 14 games. Echia remain in 10th position on 17 points, though their form since that 0:3 loss to Silver Strikers has been inconsistent. To be fair, both sides had been struggling before this encounter.
Krek's recent run included four consecutive defeats, while Echia had managed three draws in their last five. The visitors came in with confidence but couldn't hold their ground. The match was decided by three or four moments, not the overall statistics.