In a decisive league encounter held at Prison Stadium on 18 May 2025, Prison FC emerged victorious against Futbol Club de NRG, securing a commanding 4-0 win. The match kicked off at 3:00pm, with both teams eager to make their mark in the league standings.
Futbol Club de NRG lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flair. Tichaona Tichaona took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Lloyd Nyandoro on the right, Anywhere Sengeledo and Blessing Marikopo in central defence, and Raymond Mapiye on the left. The midfield duo of Douglas Zhanewo and Jona T Moto were tasked with controlling the centre of the park, while Leon Chipfakacha operated just ahead of them as an attacking midfielder. Up front, Edmore Chare and Emmanuel Marikopo occupied the wide forward positions, supporting the central striker, Trevor Makainganwa.
The substitutes for NRG included Darlington Zindoga, Darlington Kalusa, Riddancious Kachirika, Tafadzwa Yasin, and Muguza Victor, ready to make an impact from the bench if required.
The match began with Prison FC asserting their dominance early on. In the 17th minute, they broke the deadlock with a well-placed shot inside the box, leaving Tichaona with little chance to respond. This early goal set the tone for the remainder of the half, as NRG struggled to find their rhythm.
As the first half progressed, Prison FC continued to apply pressure, and their efforts paid off again in the 39th minute when they were awarded a penalty. The spot-kick was converted with precision, doubling the lead and leaving NRG trailing 2-0 as the teams headed into the break.
At half-time, NRG made tactical adjustments, bringing on Darlington Zindoga for Trevor Makainganwa and Darlington Kalusa for Lloyd Nyandoro, hoping to inject fresh energy into their performance. The second half commenced with renewed determination from NRG, but they were unable to break through Prison's resolute defence.
Just a minute after the restart, in the 46th minute, NRG made another substitution, introducing Riddancious Kachirika for Edmore Chare as they sought to change the game's momentum. However, Prison FC remained in control, and their dominance was further highlighted when they scored their third goal in the 79th minute, extending their lead to 3-0.
In the 80th minute, NRG made another change, with Muguza Victor coming on for Emmanuel Marikopo, as they continued to search for a way back into the match. Unfortunately for NRG, the situation worsened in the 85th minute when Darlington Kalusa was forced off due to injury and NRG were forced to finish the remaining minutes with 10 man.
As the match drew to a close, Prison FC added a fourth goal in the 87th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory and leaving NRG with much to ponder as they reflected on a challenging afternoon. The final whistle confirmed a 4-0 defeat for Futbol Club de NRG, a result that highlighted the need for improvement as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
