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Fungai Muderere Zimpapers Sports Hub
THE last time the two sides met at Rufaro, the game ended prematurely when Chicken Inn walked off the pitch in protest after Scottland were awarded a last-gasp goal.
The Scotts ended up being awarded the game on a 3-0 scoreline after the Gamecocks pleaded guilty to the charges of causing the abandonment of the game.
Now, the two teams meet in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Barbourfields tomorrow with the two sides on different missions.
The Scotts are chasing the league championship and a win tomorrow will see them extending their lead at the top to four points.
However, champions Simba Bhora will have two games in hand.
The Gamecocks are in a tough relegation battle and secretary-general Tavengwa Hara said their warm friendship with Scottland will be set aside at Barbourfields tomorrow.“Scottland FC are very good friends of ours but our friendship will resume around 5pm on Friday or just after plus 90 minutes of play.
“It will be a brief cut of ties from 3pm,” said Hara.Scottland travel to Bulawayo buoyed by last week’s victory over Manica Diamonds and they are confident of capping their season’s final trip to the city on a high.
“The mood in our camp has been good. Everyone is gearing up for our return to Bulawayo where we face a tricky Chicken Inn.
“We are obviously hoping for good fortunes as we seek to maintain our fine league run,” said Scottland spokesperson Sindiso Dube.Chicken Inn will lean on the experience of Brian Muza, Lynoth Michael Charamba, Donovan Bernard, Joseph Tulani, Mpumelelelo Bhebhe, George Majika, Neilson Ketala and Lincoln Mangaira.
Scottland boast a glittering cast that includes the Musona brothers − Walter and Knowledge − Peter Muduhwa, Khama Billiat, Tymon Machope and Terrence Dzvukamanja.The Gamecocks are in 10th place on the table, with 33 points, level with Manica Diamonds and Bikita Minerals.
Elsewhere in Week 30 fixtures, Highlanders, still not safe from relegation, head to Harare to face Herentals. TelOne will take on Kwekwe United at Ascot while MWOS meet Greenfuel at Ngoni.
Manica Diamonds will host Triangle at Sakubva while Simba Bhora have a date against CAPS United at Wadzanayi.
Rufaro will stage the clash between Dynamos and former champions Ngezi Platinum Stars while FC Platinum meet Yadah at Mandava.
