Chitiyo hat trick inspires Monoz

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Monomotapa . . . . (2)3 Hardbody . . . . . . . . (2)2

Monomotapa . . . . (2)3 Hardbody . . . . . . . . (2)2

Report by Michael Madyira BEITBRIDGE — Ronald “Rooney” Chitiyo’s hat trick powered Monomotapa United to the quarter finals of Mbada Diamonds Cup at Dulibadzimu Stadium yesterday.

  Monoz raced into a two goal lead inside three minutes with Chitiyo opening his account within 35 seconds before doubling the lead two minutes later.

  Hardbody staged a dramatic comeback with Jacob Muzokomba converting a penalty in the ninth minute before Piniel Manhope’s headed goal completed a four goal thriller in the first 28 minutes of the match.

  Chitiyo sealed his hat trick in the 69th minute to book Monomotapa a place in the last eight where they will meet Bulawayo giants Highlanders.