Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira At Barbourfields Stadium
Highlanders 0-0 Hardrock
HIGHLANDERS and Hardrock have made a lively start to their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields Stadium, with both sides showing attacking intent in the opening 20 minutes.
The match has been played at a good tempo, with Highlanders looking to make home advantage count while Hardrock, who went into the weekend second on the log, have shown why they are among the leading sides in the title race.
Highlanders have tried to work their way into dangerous positions, with Benjani Mwaruwari Junior getting a sight of goal, although his effort was not on target.
The home side have continued to push forward as they search for an opening, but Hardrock have remained organised and have not allowed Highlanders to settle for long periods.
The visitors came into the encounter with 57 points from 28 matches, one point behind leaders Scottland, while
Highlanders had 40 points and occupied seventh position.
The two sides have already met once this season, with Highlanders claiming a 1-0 victory away from home.
With 20 minutes gone, neither side has managed to break the deadlock, but the early exchanges suggest this could develop into an absorbing contest at Barbourfields.
