Stop the presses! The Flames have carried out the unthinkable—twice! Malawi’s beloved nationwide soccer workforce, recognized for giving followers extra heartbreaks than Valentine’s Day, has in some way managed to beat Comoros once more, sealing a spot within the second spherical of the TotalEnergies 2024 African Nations Championship Qualifiers.
Yes, you learn that proper. The similar Flames specializing in last-minute disappointments and “unlucky” exits have truly gone and received each legs towards Comoros—with no need a calculator, penalty shootouts, or “mathematical chances” to squeeze by.
Saturday’s 2-0 win at Bingu National Stadium means Malawi advances with a 4-0 combination rating, leaving followers in a uncommon state of shock and confusion. It appears the Flames have taken a break from their ordinary script of promising performances adopted by painful collapses.
A Shockwave of Goals… and No Drama?
It took them a complete 50 minutes to keep in mind that scoring is a part of the sport, however when Wongani Lungu lastly bundled the ball previous the Comoros goalkeeper, it was a second of pure disbelief. Fans within the stadium—who had been getting ready their ordinary “we were just unlucky” speeches—immediately discovered themselves celebrating as a substitute of complaining.
And simply when everybody thought the Flames would sit again and defend like their lives relied on it, Binwell Katinji doubled the lead within the 58th minute, confirming that, sure, Malawi was truly profitable a aggressive soccer match.
Comoros Tried, But… Nah!
Comoros, most likely in as a lot disbelief because the Malawian followers, tried to reply, even rattling the crossbar within the 62nd minute, however luck—usually reserved for Malawi’s opponents—was lastly on the Flames’ aspect. Not even a doubtful penalty denial within the twentieth minute may derail the workforce.
Meanwhile, Flames coach Kallisto Pasuwa, clearly confused by his workforce’s sudden effectiveness, admitted that the boys had been “jittery” at first however later settled into the sport. Jittery? No coach, we had been those jittery, ready for the standard disappointment!
So… Now What?
With back-to-back wins (sure, that is actual life), the Flames now await a harder opponent within the subsequent spherical—both South Africa or Egypt. Now, let’s be trustworthy, that is the place issues often crumble. But hey, if the Flames can shock us twice, who is aware of? Maybe pigs will fly, politicians will maintain their guarantees, and Malawians will begin believing of their workforce once more.
For now, let’s simply get pleasure from this uncommon second of victory. Who is aware of after we’ll get one other?
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