By Durell Namasani
Civil Service United are through to the semifinals of this year’s Airtel Top 8 after thumping Mzuzu City Hammers 4-0 at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday afternoon.
Dustan Banda opened the scoring for the home side just 10 minutes into the game after receiving a pass from Khumbo Mhone
Muhammad Biason doubled the lead for the civil servants in the 36th minute, finishing well a Blessings Malinda cross from the right.
After providing an assist for Biason, it was time for Malinda to put his name of the score sheet and he did that in a spectacular way, scoring with a beautiful strike, beating Hammers’ goalkeeper Eddie Jamu five minutes before the end of the first half.
In the second half, Civil continued to push for goals but Hammers’ goalkeeper Eddie Jamu produced some brilliant saves to prevent his side from further embarrassment.
The visitors on the hand, missed some clear-cut chances through Samson Olatibosun and Pearson Mbizi in the 54th and 73rd minutes.
Substitute Damiano Kunje hit last nail on Hammers’ coffin as he scored in the added time to ensure Civil’s biggest victory this season.
Civil will now play the winner between Moyale Barracks and Silver Strikers who will be playing this Sunday at Mzuzu Stadium.
