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Bosso takes on the Mighty Bulls in BancABC Sup8r Cup final
07 Sep 2011 at 04:53hrs | Views
BULAWAYO and Zimbabwe giants Highlanders hope to get their act together when they face Motor Action, for the third time in a competitive match this year, in the BancABC Sup8r Cup final at Barbourfields on Saturday.
Highlanders have lost back-to-back matches to the Mighty Bulls in the Castle Lager Premiership and team captain Gilbert Banda yesterday said they have put everything behind them and have set their sights on the silverware.
"These guys have beaten us twice this year but I think this time around it will be a different story. Yes, we are the underdogs but we have been working hard to turn this around," said Banda.
Highlanders stormed into the finals of the BancABC after beating Shabanie Mine 1-0 in the semi-final at Barbourfields while Motor Action beat holders Dynamos 7-6 in a penalty shootout. Both teams are chasing the BancABC silverware, for the first time since its inception four years ago.
But head-to-head duels favour the Mighty Bulls.
Although Motor Action seem to be firm favorites, cup games are usually difficult to predict.
Banda said this would be a completely new game and believes his teammates were ready for combat.
He suggested that it should be Motor Action who should be feeling the pressure now. We are just happy to be the underdogs."
Bosso started their campaign on a high note after beating rivals CAPS United 1-0 courtesy of Banda's strike at Baghdad on June 26.
They then eliminated Shabanie Mine by an identical score to reach the final of the competition for the first time. Joey Antipas' Motor Action, who are also in the hunt for their second successive Premiership title after reclaiming pole position recently, pulled through at the expense of holders Dynamos and Monomotapa.
The Mighty Bulls were 2-1 victors over Monomotapa at Sakubva through goals from Masimba Mambare and Themba Ndlovu in the quarterfinals. They were held to a goalless draw by DeMbare in the semi-finals but prevailed after the spot kicks.
Highlanders have lost back-to-back matches to the Mighty Bulls in the Castle Lager Premiership and team captain Gilbert Banda yesterday said they have put everything behind them and have set their sights on the silverware.
"These guys have beaten us twice this year but I think this time around it will be a different story. Yes, we are the underdogs but we have been working hard to turn this around," said Banda.
Highlanders stormed into the finals of the BancABC after beating Shabanie Mine 1-0 in the semi-final at Barbourfields while Motor Action beat holders Dynamos 7-6 in a penalty shootout. Both teams are chasing the BancABC silverware, for the first time since its inception four years ago.
But head-to-head duels favour the Mighty Bulls.
Banda said this would be a completely new game and believes his teammates were ready for combat.
He suggested that it should be Motor Action who should be feeling the pressure now. We are just happy to be the underdogs."
Bosso started their campaign on a high note after beating rivals CAPS United 1-0 courtesy of Banda's strike at Baghdad on June 26.
They then eliminated Shabanie Mine by an identical score to reach the final of the competition for the first time. Joey Antipas' Motor Action, who are also in the hunt for their second successive Premiership title after reclaiming pole position recently, pulled through at the expense of holders Dynamos and Monomotapa.
The Mighty Bulls were 2-1 victors over Monomotapa at Sakubva through goals from Masimba Mambare and Themba Ndlovu in the quarterfinals. They were held to a goalless draw by DeMbare in the semi-finals but prevailed after the spot kicks.
Source - TH
