HARARE — The atmosphere inside the stadium is electric as two of Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League’s finest sides take the pitch. Green-and-white banners fill the stands on one end, balanced by the vibrant energy of the traveling supporters from Shamva.
Harare giant CAPS United (“Makepekepe”) plays host to former league champions Simba Bhora in a highly anticipated contest. Both managers have named strong, attacking lineups brimming with quality, setup for a thrilling tactical duel.
Teams:
CAPS Utd: Victor James, Talent Chamboko, Wesley Milanzi, Nyasha Gurende, Lloyd Njaliwa, , Junior Kunashe Chando, Kundai Benyu, Davison Marowa, Takunda Benhura, Ishmael Wadi, Obriel Chirinda
Simba Bhora: First Gandisani, Webster Tafa, Lawrence Chaziya, Ishmael Nyanhi, Butholezwe Ncube, Kennedy Eib, Ronald Chitiyo, Blessed Ndereki, Naweseb McCartney, Harrison Masina, Munashe Chakuchichi.
Kickoff at Rufaro
Ishmael Wadi has the armband in the absence of substantive skipper Bruce Kangwa and his deputy Richard Hachiro.
Makepekepe are determined to win this one but Simba Bhora won’t be an easy take.
35 minutes played at Rufaro. Little goal mouth action at either ends.
CAPS United looking better in the overall outlook though with Takunda Benhura coming close twice.
The game remains goalless nonetheless.
Halftime
CAPS United 0-0 Simba Bhora
CAPS v Simba @Rufaro First half in pictures
By Lee Maidza
It’s five minutes into the second half begins and it’s almost the carbon copy of the first.
No urgency and no hunger from both sides.
Goalless it remains
Fulltime
CAPS United 0-0 Simba Bhora
Not an exciting match by Zimbabwe Premier League standards.
The moments weren’t exactly there and you would feel a draw, though dull, is a fair result.
CAPS United have failed to climb to fifth after dropping the two points against a struggling Simba Bhora side.
