Madombidzha Arsenal gave Madombidzha Western Stars a tough time when they played to a goalless draw in their Safa Vhembe MMK Insurance League match at Madombidzha on Sunday.

The score was not a true reflection of the game as it was characterised by squandered opportunities. Although both sides had missed a number of chances, Stars had more regrets, especially after the introduction of their killer striker, Munonoka, late in the second half.

Two players of Stars went into the referee's book in the opening minutes, but they continued to fight as an organised team. The two players who were cautioned with cards for rough tackling were Jonas Ndou and Bennet Mamaila. The scoreboard was still blank at half time.

Both sides effected some changes to starting teams late in the second half and Arsenal’s replacements performed strongly as they were all over their opponents. Mutangwa Matodzi caused an upset among the fans when his long-range volley missed the target by inches. Dakalo Nwanamidwa also committed a similar blunder.