The kingpin of Makhitha Iya Runga, Ashean Monyeleote, scored the only goal of the match when his team beat Madombidzha Western Stars 1-0 in their MMK Administrators League match at Madombidzha on Saturday.

Stars took the game to their opponents in the first 20 minutes. Their speedy forward, Tshilidzi Leshi, let them down by shooting aimlessly at the goal finish. Stars rectified their mistakes, but their diminutive kingpin, Silas Rambona, lost possession after beating the offside trap.

The referee flashed the first yellow card in the 30th minute. Kgotso Maphala obstructed Ifani Dzhabuli and the referee was lenient enough to let him go with yellow, as the nature of the offence carried the weight of a red card. The scoreboard was still blank when the teams adjourned for half time.

Stars called on Percy Munonoka,Tshilidzi Leshi and Yona Mulaudzi for Andries Masingi, Mukovhe Mudzikiti and Innocent Ramabula respectively to make a difference. Their replacements did not change the complexion of the match as their opponents were tightly marked.

The goal that earned Iya Runga three valuable points came in the 75th minute. Ashean Monyeleote beat the keeper after dribbling past two defenders in a row. Stars then tried everything within their reach in search of the equaliser but could not pierce the defence.