adminGames after beating hosts DRC 4-0 in a thrilling tie at the Stade De La Kenya yesterday before a capacity crowd.
Former Dynamos gunslinger Sebastian Mutizirwa scored two with Kasimero Chimbadzwa and Frank Banda weighing in with the other two goals to secure a place in the semi-finals set for Friday.
Zimbabwe scored their opener in the 15 minute following a thunderous free-kick by Chimbadzwa that nestled past Neno Yengo in goals for DRC, to give John ‘Toto’ Ncube’s men a deserved lead.
In the 37th minute Mutizirwa exchanged passes with Banda before his first time volley caught Yengo napping, sending the Zimbabwe delegation into frenzy. Zimbabwe continued their dominance in the second half showing some flashes of brilliance that left the hosts’ supporters stunned.
Frank Banda increased Zimbabwe’s lead in the 65th minute after squeezing the ball past Yengo and the final nail for DRC came in the 83rd minute following some good build-ups with Mutizirwa on hand to drill it home.
Zimbabwe assistant coach Peter Phiri paid tribute to his players for sticking to their game plan by taking the game to their opponents.
Online Reporter