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Zimbabwe vs Swaziland - live update
28 Mar 2016 at 14:26hrs | Views
Zimbabwe 4 - 0 Swaziland
Musona Pen 52', Nhamoinesu 60', Rusike 77', Billiat 86'
Zimbabwe can qualify if the beat Malawi here at home in early June
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Zimbabwe 4 2 2 0 8 3 +5 8
2 Swaziland 4 1 3 0 5 8 -3 5
3 Malawi 3 0 2 1 3 4 -1 2
4 Guinea 3 0 2 1 2 3 -1 2
Malawi and Guinea are playing tomorrow.
Full-time
90' + 3 Yellow for Zwirwekwi for kneeing a Sihlangu striker
90' +2 Sihlangu tries a long range effort, flies wide
Zwirekwi has also done a good job as right back
Kuda Mahachi's work rate has been incredible
90'+1 Billiat dazzles past a Sihlangu defender
90' 3 minutes of stoppage time to be added
88' Yellow card to Katsande. Its just unnecessary
Musona must be the man of the match, he is just making it look simple.
Mahachi has not scored, he has to register his name. He is not having a bad game
86' GOAL Zimbabwe, Billiat after Musona rode a challenge
85' Poor pass from Bhasera, throw in for Sihlangu
84' Offside Swaziland striker Hlatswayo. Offside by a considerable margin
83' SUB Zimbabwe Danny Phiri IN, Nakamba OUT
83' Billiat sends his shot well over the bar
82' Musona so full of confidence
Mexican wave going around the Sports Stadium
Its very rare to see Zimbabwe win by such a margin
77' GOAL Zimbabwe - Rusike
77' Mahachi moves in passes to Rusike, Swazi defender tries to clear but ball hits Rusike into the back of the nets. Fortuitous goal for Rusike
76' Musona sends in a brilliant pass to Mahachi, Mahachi brings it back
75' Rusike's first contribution is to be caught offside
74' Long range effort from Swaziland, goes wide
74' Sub Zimbabwe Evans Rusike IN, Mushekwi OUT
73' Sub Sihlangu Nxumalo IN for Feli
72' Musona vision, send Billiat a brilliant cross, Khama drags it to the ground but he now has company. Way ward by Billiat
71' Strong Mushekwi bulldozing the Sihlangu defence
70' Chance for Swaziland, wide. Warriors' defence was sloppy
69' Mushekwi tries an acrobatic kick but misses it, ball hits his hand
68' Sihlangu still probing, a clever back hill, another corner for Sihlangu. Muroyiwa punches but danger still there. Mukuruva saves again
67' Corner kick Swaziland. Put out by Muroyiwa
65' Costa gives away a free kick. Sub Swaziland
64' Zwirekwi to Mushekwi, Mushekwi to Billiat, Billiat too slow in the box. In fact he failed to connect a clean pass
63' Mushekwi sets up Mahachi, blocked by the defenders
62' Musona dribbles past three players but sends a way ward pass. Katsande is brought down
60' Counter from Swaziland, offside
60' Mushekwi with an attempt, deflected and the keeper collects
59' Costa rises above all and puts it straight into the empty nets
59' Nhamoinesu Costa heads in GOAL Zimbabwe
Billiat to bring in the cross
58' Billiat brought down by Mdluli a few metres outside the box
57' Mushekwi is now based in China by the way
57' Gwebu is up and Zimbabwe prepares to take the corner. Its Billiat. Mushekwi heats over
55' Musona sends the kick in, but what a save from Sihlangu keeper, the keeper is down injured, corner kick Zimbabwe
55' Musona or Costa to take the free kick
54' Free kick for Zimbabwe at the edge of the box after a foul on Billiat. Yellow card for Swaziland's Njabulo Ndlovu
53' Its nyama yekugotsha every where at the Sports Stadium. As it stands Zimbabwe are on top
53' What a cheeky penalty by Musona. Pichichi at its best - GOAL Zimbabwe
Musona vs Gwebu -
52' Musona to take the penalty kick.
51' Penalty Zimbabwe, after Mahachi was brought down in the box
50' Sihlangu attacks, Costa to the rescue
49' Free kick Swaziland, Mukuruva collects and a counter from Zimbabwe, Musona sends in a cross, Sihkangu keeper collects cleanly.
48' Long ball from Katsande defended well by Sihlangu
47' Billiat takes the free kcik square to Musona but Musona's strike was blocked. That was a clever free kick
46' Yellow card for Swazi player for a dangerous tackle. Free kick Zimbabwe just outside the box
45' Half-time. The referee did not add any extra time.
44' Goal kick Zimbabwe after a counter from Sihlangu
43' Musona gives away the ball at the centre
42' Over head kick goes wide for Zimbabwe
37' Mahachi with a cross, Mushekwi sets it up for Musona, Musona heads over the bar
37' Sihlangu wastes the free kick. Blasted way way over
36' Sihlangu attacks and Katsanze fouls the striker, free kick Swaziland just outside the box
35' Musona bang on target, forces a save from Gwebu the Swazi keeper
34' Nhamoinesu shows some brilliance as he moves forward
33' Zimbabwe doesn't look like a team that wants to score at the moment.
32' Nhamoinesu gives away a throw in
32' Kuda Mahachi on the move, easily dispossessed
31' Defence splitting pass from Musona to Mudewe, Mudewe fails to cut it back to Mushekwi
29' Mudewe, oh my God, gives the ball away.
28' Free kick to Zimbabwe after a foul on Kuda Mahachi
27' MUshekwi, good chest control to Mudewe who sends a wayward pass.
26' Free kick Swazilan after a foul by Nakamba. Promising position for Swaziland. Mukuruva collects comfortably
24' Foul on Costa Nhamoinesu, yellow card goes to Swazi player
23' Swaziland scores but ruled out for offside. It's close, too close but excellent call from the linesman
23' Free kick Swaziland, yellow card for Bhasera
15' Bhasera makes a fine run then his cross is defended corner for Zimbabwe
14' Zvirekwi with a shot across the face of goal as Zimbabwe pile on the pressure
12′ Mudhewe with a great chance but his shot is weak and easily collected by the keeper
10' Played but Warriors on fire here with a Musona effort saved by the keeper. Katsande shoots but cant keep it down
7′ Mahachi and Mudehwe making good runs in the early stages
5′ Good start by Zimbabwe ,corner for Warriors
-Kickoff: Match underway at a packed National Sport Stadium
Starting line-up:
Zimbabwe : Mukuruva, Nhamoinesu ,Bhasera, Muroiwa, Zvirekwi,Mudehwe,Katsande,Mahachi,Mushekwi,Nakamba,Musona
Substitutes:
Phiri,Chipeta,E.Rusike,C.Malajila,K.Billiat,P.Jaure,W.Arubi
Musona Pen 52', Nhamoinesu 60', Rusike 77', Billiat 86'
Zimbabwe can qualify if the beat Malawi here at home in early June
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Zimbabwe 4 2 2 0 8 3 +5 8
2 Swaziland 4 1 3 0 5 8 -3 5
3 Malawi 3 0 2 1 3 4 -1 2
4 Guinea 3 0 2 1 2 3 -1 2
Malawi and Guinea are playing tomorrow.
Full-time
90' + 3 Yellow for Zwirwekwi for kneeing a Sihlangu striker
90' +2 Sihlangu tries a long range effort, flies wide
Zwirekwi has also done a good job as right back
Kuda Mahachi's work rate has been incredible
90'+1 Billiat dazzles past a Sihlangu defender
90' 3 minutes of stoppage time to be added
88' Yellow card to Katsande. Its just unnecessary
Musona must be the man of the match, he is just making it look simple.
Mahachi has not scored, he has to register his name. He is not having a bad game
86' GOAL Zimbabwe, Billiat after Musona rode a challenge
85' Poor pass from Bhasera, throw in for Sihlangu
84' Offside Swaziland striker Hlatswayo. Offside by a considerable margin
83' SUB Zimbabwe Danny Phiri IN, Nakamba OUT
83' Billiat sends his shot well over the bar
82' Musona so full of confidence
Mexican wave going around the Sports Stadium
Its very rare to see Zimbabwe win by such a margin
77' GOAL Zimbabwe - Rusike
77' Mahachi moves in passes to Rusike, Swazi defender tries to clear but ball hits Rusike into the back of the nets. Fortuitous goal for Rusike
76' Musona sends in a brilliant pass to Mahachi, Mahachi brings it back
75' Rusike's first contribution is to be caught offside
74' Long range effort from Swaziland, goes wide
74' Sub Zimbabwe Evans Rusike IN, Mushekwi OUT
73' Sub Sihlangu Nxumalo IN for Feli
72' Musona vision, send Billiat a brilliant cross, Khama drags it to the ground but he now has company. Way ward by Billiat
71' Strong Mushekwi bulldozing the Sihlangu defence
70' Chance for Swaziland, wide. Warriors' defence was sloppy
69' Mushekwi tries an acrobatic kick but misses it, ball hits his hand
68' Sihlangu still probing, a clever back hill, another corner for Sihlangu. Muroyiwa punches but danger still there. Mukuruva saves again
67' Corner kick Swaziland. Put out by Muroyiwa
65' Costa gives away a free kick. Sub Swaziland
64' Zwirekwi to Mushekwi, Mushekwi to Billiat, Billiat too slow in the box. In fact he failed to connect a clean pass
63' Mushekwi sets up Mahachi, blocked by the defenders
62' Musona dribbles past three players but sends a way ward pass. Katsande is brought down
60' Counter from Swaziland, offside
60' Mushekwi with an attempt, deflected and the keeper collects
59' Costa rises above all and puts it straight into the empty nets
59' Nhamoinesu Costa heads in GOAL Zimbabwe
Billiat to bring in the cross
58' Billiat brought down by Mdluli a few metres outside the box
57' Gwebu is up and Zimbabwe prepares to take the corner. Its Billiat. Mushekwi heats over
55' Musona sends the kick in, but what a save from Sihlangu keeper, the keeper is down injured, corner kick Zimbabwe
55' Musona or Costa to take the free kick
54' Free kick for Zimbabwe at the edge of the box after a foul on Billiat. Yellow card for Swaziland's Njabulo Ndlovu
53' Its nyama yekugotsha every where at the Sports Stadium. As it stands Zimbabwe are on top
53' What a cheeky penalty by Musona. Pichichi at its best - GOAL Zimbabwe
Musona vs Gwebu -
52' Musona to take the penalty kick.
51' Penalty Zimbabwe, after Mahachi was brought down in the box
50' Sihlangu attacks, Costa to the rescue
49' Free kick Swaziland, Mukuruva collects and a counter from Zimbabwe, Musona sends in a cross, Sihkangu keeper collects cleanly.
48' Long ball from Katsande defended well by Sihlangu
47' Billiat takes the free kcik square to Musona but Musona's strike was blocked. That was a clever free kick
46' Yellow card for Swazi player for a dangerous tackle. Free kick Zimbabwe just outside the box
45' Half-time. The referee did not add any extra time.
44' Goal kick Zimbabwe after a counter from Sihlangu
43' Musona gives away the ball at the centre
42' Over head kick goes wide for Zimbabwe
37' Mahachi with a cross, Mushekwi sets it up for Musona, Musona heads over the bar
37' Sihlangu wastes the free kick. Blasted way way over
36' Sihlangu attacks and Katsanze fouls the striker, free kick Swaziland just outside the box
35' Musona bang on target, forces a save from Gwebu the Swazi keeper
34' Nhamoinesu shows some brilliance as he moves forward
33' Zimbabwe doesn't look like a team that wants to score at the moment.
32' Nhamoinesu gives away a throw in
32' Kuda Mahachi on the move, easily dispossessed
31' Defence splitting pass from Musona to Mudewe, Mudewe fails to cut it back to Mushekwi
29' Mudewe, oh my God, gives the ball away.
28' Free kick to Zimbabwe after a foul on Kuda Mahachi
27' MUshekwi, good chest control to Mudewe who sends a wayward pass.
26' Free kick Swazilan after a foul by Nakamba. Promising position for Swaziland. Mukuruva collects comfortably
24' Foul on Costa Nhamoinesu, yellow card goes to Swazi player
23' Swaziland scores but ruled out for offside. It's close, too close but excellent call from the linesman
23' Free kick Swaziland, yellow card for Bhasera
15' Bhasera makes a fine run then his cross is defended corner for Zimbabwe
14' Zvirekwi with a shot across the face of goal as Zimbabwe pile on the pressure
12′ Mudhewe with a great chance but his shot is weak and easily collected by the keeper
10' Played but Warriors on fire here with a Musona effort saved by the keeper. Katsande shoots but cant keep it down
7′ Mahachi and Mudehwe making good runs in the early stages
5′ Good start by Zimbabwe ,corner for Warriors
-Kickoff: Match underway at a packed National Sport Stadium
Starting line-up:
Zimbabwe : Mukuruva, Nhamoinesu ,Bhasera, Muroiwa, Zvirekwi,Mudehwe,Katsande,Mahachi,Mushekwi,Nakamba,Musona
Substitutes:
Phiri,Chipeta,E.Rusike,C.Malajila,K.Billiat,P.Jaure,W.Arubi
Source - live
