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Highlanders takes on Dynamos again
24 Apr 2011 at 19:13hrs | Views
EXACTLY a week ago, the two biggest clubs in Zimbabwe - Dynamos and Highlanders - clashed in the Independence Trophy final at the National Sports Stadium and today the two giants meet again in what could be an explosive Premiership soccer battle at Barbourfields.
Bosso are going into the tie with the bragging rights after winning the Uhuru Cup 4-3 on penalties, but they are also aware that there is the added pressure of playing at home.
The last time Highlanders managed to beat Dynamos in a league match was in July 2006 when they won 2-0 after having won the earlier fixture 1-0 at Gwanzura.
Since then, Bosso had been coming second best to Dynamos in both the league and cup games until they got it right during this year's Independence Trophy final.
Highlanders coach Mkhupali Masuku was excited by winning that match but said they will have a new game plan for Dynamos in today's league match.
On Saturday, Highlanders beat Gunners 2-1 at Lafarge with Njabulo Ncube scoring a brace that ensured maximum points for the Bulawayo side.
Highlanders are likely to keep the same team that won their last two games with Lovemore Makwavarara keeping goals as Gilbert Banda, Gift Lunga, Innocent Mapuranga and Lawson Nkomo provide cover.
Bosso are expected to throw in Arnold Majaivana Tshuma, Rahman Kutsanzira and Eric Mudzingwa for the midfield duels while bustling forwards Ncube and Vincent Nzombe will search for the goals.
Bosso skipper Banda advises his troops to avoid complacency even after
Banda has every reason to be fearful for Dynamos have been dominating them at Barbourfields over the past four years.
In the other Premiership games today, Motor Action host Shabanie Mine at Motor Action Sports Club.
The Mighty Bulls still licking their wounds after a 2-0 defeat to Shooting Stars.
At the Colliery, Hwange, Chipangano host Monomotapa while the game between FC Platinum and Gunners has been cancelled following the death of FC Platinum coach Benjamin Moyo on Friday.
Bosso are going into the tie with the bragging rights after winning the Uhuru Cup 4-3 on penalties, but they are also aware that there is the added pressure of playing at home.
The last time Highlanders managed to beat Dynamos in a league match was in July 2006 when they won 2-0 after having won the earlier fixture 1-0 at Gwanzura.
Since then, Bosso had been coming second best to Dynamos in both the league and cup games until they got it right during this year's Independence Trophy final.
Highlanders coach Mkhupali Masuku was excited by winning that match but said they will have a new game plan for Dynamos in today's league match.
On Saturday, Highlanders beat Gunners 2-1 at Lafarge with Njabulo Ncube scoring a brace that ensured maximum points for the Bulawayo side.
Highlanders are likely to keep the same team that won their last two games with Lovemore Makwavarara keeping goals as Gilbert Banda, Gift Lunga, Innocent Mapuranga and Lawson Nkomo provide cover.
Bosso are expected to throw in Arnold Majaivana Tshuma, Rahman Kutsanzira and Eric Mudzingwa for the midfield duels while bustling forwards Ncube and Vincent Nzombe will search for the goals.
Bosso skipper Banda advises his troops to avoid complacency even after
Banda has every reason to be fearful for Dynamos have been dominating them at Barbourfields over the past four years.
In the other Premiership games today, Motor Action host Shabanie Mine at Motor Action Sports Club.
The Mighty Bulls still licking their wounds after a 2-0 defeat to Shooting Stars.
At the Colliery, Hwange, Chipangano host Monomotapa while the game between FC Platinum and Gunners has been cancelled following the death of FC Platinum coach Benjamin Moyo on Friday.
Source - Byo24News
