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Highlanders left to rue missed chances
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Highlanders 1–1 FC Platinum
Highlanders will spend the week kicking themselves after letting FC Platinum off the hook in a match they thoroughly dominated — only to walk away with a frustrating 1-1 draw in front of a buzzing Barbourfields crowd on Sunday.
Mason Mushore, in electrifying form, fired Bosso into the lead midway through the first half, coolly slotting home after a clever pass from Never Rauzhi. The goal sparked wild scenes in the Soweto End and looked to set the tone for a statement win.
But it turned out to be a story of squandered chances.
Reason Sibanda wasted two gilt-edged opportunities to stretch the lead — one a glaring sitter from close range, the other a one-on-one he failed to convert. Mushore himself nearly bagged a brace with a screamer from distance that just skimmed over the bar.
Then, against the run of play, FC Platinum silenced the home crowd. Former Bosso favourite Devine Mhindirira struck in the 33rd minute after Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya pounced on a lapse in concentration from the Highlanders defence, who were too busy appealing for a foul that never came.
That goal shifted the momentum and made it a tighter affair, with both sides pushing but failing to find the winner.
Platinum nearly completed the smash-and-grab when Hagiazo Magaya drew a brilliant save, followed by a goal-line clearance from Arthur Ndlovu that kept Bosso in it.
Highlanders continued to press — Ngwenya, Banda and Brighton Ncube all had chances, but the finishing touch deserted them.
The best chance for redemption came late on when Mushore slipped Ncube through, only for David Bizabani to produce a match-saving block for Platinum.
The result leaves Highlanders fans frustrated and fuming, with many viewing the draw as two points dropped, especially given their dominant first-half display.
"We had the game in our hands, but you don't win matches with pretty build-up alone," a visibly disappointed Highlanders supporter remarked after the match.
With crucial points slipping away, Bosso will need to sharpen their edge in front of goal — and fast — if they hope to stay in the title race.
Highlanders will spend the week kicking themselves after letting FC Platinum off the hook in a match they thoroughly dominated — only to walk away with a frustrating 1-1 draw in front of a buzzing Barbourfields crowd on Sunday.
Mason Mushore, in electrifying form, fired Bosso into the lead midway through the first half, coolly slotting home after a clever pass from Never Rauzhi. The goal sparked wild scenes in the Soweto End and looked to set the tone for a statement win.
But it turned out to be a story of squandered chances.
Reason Sibanda wasted two gilt-edged opportunities to stretch the lead — one a glaring sitter from close range, the other a one-on-one he failed to convert. Mushore himself nearly bagged a brace with a screamer from distance that just skimmed over the bar.
Then, against the run of play, FC Platinum silenced the home crowd. Former Bosso favourite Devine Mhindirira struck in the 33rd minute after Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya pounced on a lapse in concentration from the Highlanders defence, who were too busy appealing for a foul that never came.
That goal shifted the momentum and made it a tighter affair, with both sides pushing but failing to find the winner.
Platinum nearly completed the smash-and-grab when Hagiazo Magaya drew a brilliant save, followed by a goal-line clearance from Arthur Ndlovu that kept Bosso in it.
Highlanders continued to press — Ngwenya, Banda and Brighton Ncube all had chances, but the finishing touch deserted them.
The best chance for redemption came late on when Mushore slipped Ncube through, only for David Bizabani to produce a match-saving block for Platinum.
The result leaves Highlanders fans frustrated and fuming, with many viewing the draw as two points dropped, especially given their dominant first-half display.
"We had the game in our hands, but you don't win matches with pretty build-up alone," a visibly disappointed Highlanders supporter remarked after the match.
With crucial points slipping away, Bosso will need to sharpen their edge in front of goal — and fast — if they hope to stay in the title race.
Source - zimpapers
