Mushowani Stars FC picked up their first points of the season at the third time of asking when they drew 2-2 against FC Platinum in Harare on Monday.
The reigning champions are now two points behind the leading pack of Chicken Inn and Hwange.
FC Platinum drew first blood in the 36th minute when Elvis Moyo scored with a low effort.
Mushowani equalised 5 minutes later from the penalty spot after a handball inside the box by Gift Bello. Evans Katema made no mistake and converted it to level the terms before the break.
Mushowani Stars surprisingly took the lead in the 66th minute when Blessing Phiri score with a sublime effort only to be pegged back by Never Togere a minute later.
The match ended all square as Platinum fell behind the coal miners on the log standings.