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Brandon Moyo in BULAWAYO
Highlanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 1
Bikita Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0) 1
AN Evans Katema strike, soon after the start of the second half, made sure that Bikita Minerals went back home with a point as they fought back to hold out-of-form Highlanders at Barbourfields yesterday.
The hosts went into the lead six minutes into the game through Marvin Sibanda after a Lynoth Chikuhwa assist before the free-scoring Katema cancelled the goal in the second stanza.
It was Sibanda’s first goal in Bosso colours since joining the Bulawayo giants at the start of the season.
Katema levelled matters 10 minutes into the second half.
As early as the first minute, Highlanders ‘keeper Raphael Pitisi was brought into action by Chris Makambira.
Five minutes later, Bosso broke the deadlock. Sibanda easily placed the ball into the back of the net from inside the box.
In the 19th minute, Chikuhwa had a glorious chance of doubling Bosso’ lead but failed to hit the target.
The in-form striker found himself facing the Bikita Minerals’ goalminder, First Gandisani, but his shot went wide of goal.
At the start of the second half, Bikita Minerals made two changes and this proved a masterstroke as they found the equaliser soon after.
In the 55th minute, Katema pounced on a loose ball inside the box and managed to beat Pitisi to level matters.
Both sides created some good chances but failed to convert.
In the 77th minute, Chikuhwa had a weak shot saved before yet another poor attempt in the 88th minute was easily collected by Gandisani.
Teams:
Highlanders: Raphael Pitisi, Brian Mlotshwa (Marvelous Chigumira 72nd min), Peter Muduhwa, Andrew Mbeba, Godfrey Makaruse, Melikhaya Ncube, Marvin Sibanda (Mason Mushore 72nd min), Devine Mhindirira, Mckinnon Mushore, Brighton Ncube (Prince Ndlovu 54th min), Lynoth Chikuhwa.
Bikita Minerals: First Gandisani, Prince Mlanzi, Blessing Kagudu, Carlton Munzabwa, Hillary Jeke, Allen Gahadzikwa (Liberty Masveure 46th min), Benedict Bera, Evans Katema (Daren Mutimuzunze 78th min), Chris Makambira (Masimba Mambare 78th min), Praise Tonha, Barnabas Mtuche (Russell Madamombe 46th min).
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