Online Reporter
This afternoon, Scottland will host Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium in Harare, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.
Fans are eagerly anticipating an exciting clash, as both teams look to secure a vital victory.
The atmosphere is electric, with supporters rallying behind their squads.
As the players take the field, all eyes will be on the strategies and skills that will unfold during this much-anticipated match.
Eddie Chikamhi and Lee Maidza are at Rufaro and will provide live updates as the teams play.
Stay tuned.
Teams:
Scottland: Kelvin Shangiwa, Garreth Madhake, Albert Manenji, Kelvin Moyo, Tymon Machope, Vassili Kawe, Mthokozisi Msebe, Walter Musona, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Kingsley Mureremba, Khuda Ike Myaba
Highlanders:
Reward Muza, Mvelo Khoza, Brian Mlotshwa, Reason Sibanda, Marvin Sibanda, Andrew Mbeba, Never Rauzhi, Darlington Munkuli, Hubert Ncube, Luckmore Mutumbi, Mafious Chihweta
Rufaro Stadium is filling up ahead of kick off
Teams coming out
Time for national anthem
Match kicks off
Referee Lawrence Zimondi gets the match underway.
The teams played a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture at Barbourfields. Scottland are currently third on the log standings with 34 points. A win for Scottland will help close the gap with second-placed MWOS who lost to FC Platinum yesterday, to remain rooted on 40 points. Highlanders sit in 8th place with 27 points.
Goal Highlanders !
Highlanders surge ahead after 17 minutes with a goal from Madious Chihweta
Scottland 0 – 1 Highlanders
Goal Scottland!
Terrence Dzvukamanja equaliser for Scottland after beating goalkeeper Reward Muza at the near post from a corner kick.
Scottland 1-1 Highlanders
Scottland versus Highlanders half time update:
All square at the breather
Hosts Scottland had to come from behind to level matters at half time in their Castle Lager Premiership match against Highlanders.
Terrence Dzvukamanja nodded home the equaliser, to cancel out Bosso’s lead.
Highlanders surged ahead after 17 minutes with a goal from Mafious Chihweta.
The Scottland defenders were caught off-guard in a poor offside trap when Reason Sibanda darted into space on the right.
The forward paced into the box and then took his time before releasing a cut back that found Chihweta. The diminutive winger made no mistake with a simple tap in.
But the lead was shortlived. Mid-season arrival Dzvukamanja found the equaliser for Scottland after beating goalkeeper Reward Muza at the near post from a corner kick.
Scottland could have claimed the lead in the 34th minute but awalter Musona failed to connect a high ball from Dzvukamanja which landed on hs feet at the back post.
The hosts have made several forces into the Bosso territory but they are lacking the killer punch.
Highlanders have continued to be a thorn in the flesh for Scottland when going forward. Goal scorer Chihweta is enjoying his game, giving fullback Godknows Murwira a torrid time on the left flank.
But supporters from both sides, and neutrals, can agree that this is a balanced affair. The referee has added two minutes, but the teams are inseparable going to the breather. The second half promises more excitement.
Scottland and Bosso played a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture at Barbourfields. Scottland are currently third on the log standings with 34 points. A win for Scottland will help close the gap with second-placed MWOS who lost to FC Platinum yesterday, to remain on 40 points.
Highlanders sit in 8th place with 27 points.
Game resumes
The match resumes for second half at Rufaro. No changes from both sides
Injury scare for Highlanders
After 60 minutes, it’s still 1-1.
But there is an injury scare for Highlanders as captain Andrew Mbeba writhes in agony in the penalty box after making a clearance.
Scottland have just made the first substitution of the game, bringing in Namibian Moses Shidolo for ineffective forward Khuda Myaba.
Terrence Dzvukamanja nodded home the equaliser to cancel out Bosso’s lead.[/caption]
Scottland 2 – 1 Highlanders
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What an exciting duel as Scottland win with a 2-1 score.
