Highlanders blasts Monomotapa 5-2

Bosso against How Mine 3 days earlier

Highlanders redeemed themselves after a 1-2 loss to How Mine by blasting Monomotapa 5 - 2 in Harare with goals from Graham Ncube, Njabulo Ncube, Bevan Chikaka and Mthulisi Maphosa's brace. Mthulisi closed the proceedings with almost the last kick of the match after Chikaka had also scored in injury time as well.

Chikaka had his effort against the bar in the 88th minute after coming in for Peter Rio Moyo. Bosso were leading 1-3 at one point, playing with authority and dominating play with ease. Milton Ncube was the toast of the day, playing effectively and constructively.

Njabulo Ncube was by far the best player in the field in the first half, running hard and dropping into the midfield and combining well with Milton. Monomotapa had taken the lead after a swift counter-attacking move before Bosso equalised going to half-time.

Kelvin Kaindu's Highlanders lined up as follows: Ncube Njabulo, Ncube Milton, Ncube Graham, Moyo Peter, Maphosa Mthulisi, Madzivanyika Hillary, Mapuranga Innocent, Ndlovu Dumisani, Kangwa Bruce, Munawa Simon, Sibanda Ariel
Subs: Katsande Ashford, Mutizwa Knox, Chikaka Bevan, Masuku Heritein, Zibande Ozias,Sibanda Mgcini, Eric Mudzingwa.

Highlanders beat Gunners to keep top spot

Highlanders were in a class of their own and did not really need to impress to dispatch stubborn Gunners 1-0 at Barbourfields on Sunday afternoon, that solitary goal coming off Milton Ncube.

Bosso, not worried or concerned about records they are setting or can set, were masters of their game, steering the match with cautious but true control to affirm the grip of the leadership of the top spot.

Several times, could they have scored earlier or extended their lead later, which proved to be immaterial, but the victory was a confidence booster and sent a strong signal of their intention to wrap this thing early.

Tshilamoya have not tasted defeat in the 2012 Castle Premier League season that has seen their transformation reminding people of what joy can be. Season ago, the sleeping giants had become weeping boys and their resurgent and vintage performance against a team that humiliated them last season was sweet revenge.

Not that the win came in a silver platter. Scary and heart-stopping moments were inevitable as the visitors were baying for blood looking to spoil the party.

It was enough for the solitary first half header to keep the team's 18-match unbeaten run intact.