Highlanders Media
Highlanders FC booked their place in the Chibuku Super Cup final following a thrilling 3-1 penalty shootout victory over CAPS United at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday afternoon, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The highly anticipated semi-final began with both teams cautiously finding their rhythm, knowing that a place in the prestigious cup final was at stake. Highlanders showed attacking intent in the opening half, with Rainsome Pavari trying his luck from distance in the 26th minute, but his powerful effort sailed wide of the target.
Despite an entertaining first half, neither side managed to break the deadlock, sending the teams into the interval level at 0-0.
The second half brought renewed intensity, and CAPS United eventually found the breakthrough in the 61st minute to take a 1-0 lead.
Highlanders responded by introducing Royn Nyamono and Shelton Moyo in place of Never Rauzhi and Akim Nkomo in the 65th minute as they searched for an equaliser.
Goalkeeper Aron Ngwenya produced a crucial one-on-one save in the 76th minute to keep Bosso within touching distance, but unfortunately sustained an injury in the process. He was subsequently replaced by Reward Muza.
Reason Sibanda was introduced in the 76th minute, replacing Darlington Mukuli.
With time running out, Highlanders demonstrated their fighting spirit and determination. In the 80th minute, Andrew Mbeba delivered another dangerous set-piece into the box, where Reason Sibanda rose highest to power home a brilliant header and restore parity.
The dramatic equaliser brought Bosso back into the contest, and neither side could find a winner before the final whistle, forcing the encounter into a penalty shootout.
Highlanders held their nerve from the spot, converting all three of their penalties, while CAPS United missed three of their four attempts, handing Bosso a convincing 3-1 shootout victor
The result sends Highlanders into the Chibuku Super Cup final, keeping their hopes of lifting silverware alive in the club’s historic centenary year.
For the love of the badge, for the pride of the black and white, and for the Bosso family. We march into the final.
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