Tshikota Chelsea earned three valuable points when they beat Madombidzha Arsenal 1-0 at Madombidzha on Saturday.

The match started at a fast pace, with both sides threatening to hit the target. Arsenal missed a golden opportunity in the eighth minute, when Dakalo Nwanamidwa beat keeper Tumelo Thulare and shot wide with an empty net in front of him.

The match turned lukewarm towards the end of the first half. This was influenced by the fact that both sides were holding onto the ball for too long. Chelsea wasted an opportunity when their kingpin, Sheriff Ramabulana, shot wide. Walter Murwanthi of Chelsea was booked for a late tackle on Balanganani Mafela.

Chelsea introduced Patrick Mulaudzi for Albert Ndou in the 66th minute. After he entered the field, Chelsea showed that they meant business by going forward fiercely. The demon-striker, Hilton Tshivhula, beat the off-side trap and ran straight to the stranded keeper to beat him easily.

Chelsea deserved the victory as they were dictating terms in all departments. The players who continuously gave the Arsenal' defence a tough time were Rendani Siphuma and Seani Mukhuvhi.