Musona Brace Fires Scottland Top as TelOne Secure First Home Win of the Season
Knowledge Musona scored twice as Scottland FC defeated Herentals FC 2-0 in their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 16 encounter played on Saturday at Rufaro Stadium.
The victory saw Scottland move three points clear at the top of the league standings, overtaking Hardrock FC, who are scheduled to play on Sunday.
Musona opened the scoring in the 10th minute after finishing off a well-worked move involving his brother Walter Musona and Khama Billiat.
The veteran forward doubled Scottland’s advantage ten minutes later with a superbly curled free-kick from just outside the penalty area, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Scottland maintained control for the remainder of the match, showing defensive discipline and composure to secure a third consecutive league victory and climb to the summit of the table.
For Herentals FC, the defeat brought an end to an impressive nine-match unbeaten run that had seen them emerge as one of the league’s most consistent sides in recent weeks.
Elsewhere, at Ascot Stadium, Highlanders FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to TelOne FC after Chelsea Nyakope struck late in the 87th minute to hand the WiFi Boys a crucial victory. The result marked TelOne FC’s first home win of the season and only their second victory of the campaign, providing a major boost as they continue their fight for points in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.
At Baobab Stadium, Ngezi Platinum Stars edged MWOS FC 1-0 thanks to a decisive goal from midfielder Farai Madhanhanga. In a tightly contested encounter, Madhanhanga produced the breakthrough in the second half to secure maximum points for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Agama FC and Chicken Inn FC shared the spoils in a goalless draw at Wadzanayi Stadium.
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 16 Surtuday Results
TelOne FC 1-0 Highlanders FC
Herentals FC 0-2 Scottland FC
Ngezi Platinum Stars 1-0 MWOS FC
Agama FC 0-0 Chicken Inn FC
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