Boss Vs DeMbare Match Update - Full-Time

16:48 Fulltime Bosso 1 Dynamos 1

16:47 Both teams seem content with a draw. Time wasting is at play here but a killer goal might be in store. The stadium is buzzing with excitement.

16:34 Sub: Ozias comes in for Milton

16:32 Over 30mins played its still 1 all

16:24 Penalty for Bosso and chaos here. Dynamos players are protesting.  Mthulisi Maphosa misses

16:21 Ariel makes an acrobatic save from a dynamos freekick

16:17 Sub: Anorld ndiweni comes in for Munawa

16:03 Beavan Chikaka replaces Graham Ncube for Bosso . The pace of the game has slowed down as both teams are a bit cautious. Still one all.

Second half is now underway here at Barbourfields Stadium. Both teams have not made changes.

Half Time - Its half time here and Zimbabwe giants are deadlocked at one all. Dembare stunnee Bosso just after 3 mins after Chinyama scored. Dembare looked as if they would role past Bosso as they dominated. But towards ends of first half, Milton Ncube grabbed the equaliser to push his goal tally to 7.

15:40 Long range from lnno goes wide

15:38  Dynamos get free kick just outside the box after Chinyama fell while alone. But they waste the set piece. Nearing half time now and Bosso is dominating.

15:32 Milton with the equalizer, Bosso 1 - Dynamos 1

15:23 Bosso has trailed a team on two occasions against Hardbody and Buffalos.  Of the two game Bosso managed to subdue Hardbody 5-3 but managed a draw against Buffalos. However, against Dembare its going to be a struggle. 

15:18 Twenty min gone and Dynamos still leads one nill. Bosso is having too many stray passes. Chinyama is having the better of Bosso defenders with his face pace. Graham Ncube is struggling upfront for Bosso

Dynamos has scored just after three minutes and its Chinyama.

Its kick off here at Barbourfields in a match that has been billed as the Battle for Zimbabwe Part 1.

Bosso attack SOWETO  End while Dembare attack   Mpilo End. Masimba Mambare is playing despite lossing his mother during the week. Dembare Takesure Chinyama passed a late fittnss test



This is surely an epic clash even top politicians don't want to miss. Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu has walked into the VIP section. Mpofu has been bailing out Bosso in time of need.


Line ups

Bosso
Ariel Sibanda, Kangwa, Mambare, Mthulisi Maphosa, Peter Moyo, Mapuranga, Eric Mudzingwa, Atlas  Musasa, Graham Ncube, Milton Ncube
Dynamos
George Chigova, David Kutyawuripo,Mutuma, Zhokinyu, Mabwura, Jaure, Musure,Chinyama, Sekete, Muparati, Makopa


Bosso players troop to the turf for warm up and fans erupt into a frenzy to salute their stars. Opponents, Dynamos are still to emerge.

However, some Dynamos fans are in a dilemma as their traditional stand, Mpilo is filled. The option is to occupy a potion of Empankweni End, but fans faithfills would accomodate them.



Two anti-riot police tanks are just arriving  at Barbourfields Stadium. They are parked just outside Babourfields police station.

However, merchandise vendors are making a killing. Flags are being sold for $3 while t-shirts are going for $8.

Bulawayo soccer giants are taking their perennial rivals Dynamos in a match where history and pride is at stake.




The atmosphere in Bulawayo is very much electric as the much awaited Highlanders FC and Dynamos clash is on this afternoon.

With less than four hours before kick off, thousands of fans from both teams and several neutrals are streaming to Barbourfields Stadium, in Mzilikazi township.

Bosso is out to make history.

First is to put an end to Dembare's dominance over them.

Bosso last beat Dembare in 2006.

If Highlanders avoid defeat, they will draw level with CAPS United's record of 15 unbeaten which they set in 2004 under Charles Mhlauri as they marched towards the title.

However, whatever thee outcome of the clash, this would be an afternoon to remember. 

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