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GreenFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0)1
Highlanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)1
A last minute penalty by Greenfuel captain and goalkeeper, David Bizabani spoiled the party for visiting Highlanders as the two sides shared spoils in a tightly contested Premier Soccer League match at Greenfuel Arena yesterday.
Both teams wanted victory with the hosts seeking to survive relegation while the visitors wanted to stay in touch with the leaders.
Highlanders had taken the lead in the seventh minute through Marvellous Chigumira whose first time long range effort gave Bizabani absolutely no chance.
The match looked like Bosso were going to bag a maximum and their few travelling fans were silenced right at the death when Masvingo based referee Arnold Ncube pointed to the spot following a handling offence inside the box.
Highlanders protested the decision and the penalty was finally taken four minutes into referee’s optional time and Greenfuel goalkeeper Bizabani stepped up to send his opposite number the wrong side as the two teams shared points.
Dhlakama was happy with the result considering the way his side pushed to the last minute.
“It was an easy game for us to win than to draw or lose. In terms of exchanges and possession, we were better, especially in the first half. Overall, I thought it was ours to win rather than to draw.
“Highlanders is a big team, we can’t take anything away from them but I give credit to the boys for their resilience and fighting spirit and a point will add something to our tally,” said Dhlakama.
Highlanders assistant coach Joel Luphahla was disappointed by the outcome.
“It’s very disappointing to concede in the last minute of the match. We lost concentration but the boys played very well. We weathered the storm from the home side and we controlled the second half.
“We are not happy with the point but I am happy with the performance of everyone who took part. I also want to give credit to the home side, they tried their best and pushed us to the limit. I think if we play our next game the way we played today I am sure we will collect maximum points.”
Online Reporter