STALEMATE IN BYO DERBY

TWO late first half goals from Highlanders and Bulawayo Chiefs ensure the two sides shared the spoils in their City of Kings derby at Barbourfields yesterday.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Lynoth Chikuhwa scored for Bosso and Never Rauzhi replied for the Amakhosi.

However, Highlanders will feel they should have won the game but for a brilliant showing from the Chiefs shotstopper, Prosper Matutu.

Andrew Mbeba sent in a brilliant curling freekick which Peter Muduhwa managed to connect with the head but an alert Matutu was equal to the task, punching the central defender’s effort off for a corner-kick.

Matutu was back in action again in 39th minute and was forced to make a double save.

He first punched off Chikuhwa’s headed effort at the the near post before saving from Mbeba from close range.

Chikuhwa then scored his first goal of the season with a tap in from a corner kick to put Bosso in front.

The celebrations was shot-lived as a couple of minutes later, Mckinnon Mushore brought down Never Rauzhi inside the box and the referee pointed to the spot.

Rauzhi made no mistake from 12 yards out. In the other Castle Lager Premiership match yesterday, ZPC Kariba edged Chegutu Pirates 1-0 at Baobab to condemn Zaire to a second straight defeat.

TEAMS

BULAWAYO CHIEFS

Prosper Matutu, Cephas Musikavanhu, Emmanuel Chikwende, Xolisani Moyo, Nkosilathi Ncube, Panashe Shoko, Malvin Sithole (Bukhosi Sibanda 67th min), Never Rauzhi, Malvern Hativagoni, Nkosiyabo Masilele (Mpilwenhle Dube 67th min), Jameson Masaza

HIGHLANDERS

Ariel Sibanda, Marvelous Chigumira (Brian Mlotshwa 80th min), Lynoth Chikuhwa (Calvin Chigonero 46th min), Mckinnon Mushore (Marvin Sibanda 75th min), Andrew Mbeba, Mason Mushore (Godfrey Makaruse 46th min), Peter Muduhwa, Reason Sibanda (Honest Mhlanga 52nd min), Archford Faira, Brighton Ncube, Melikhaya Ncube.