The tension at Rufaro Stadium was palpable as fans erupted into a fistfight following the highly anticipated match where Highlanders triumphed over Dynamos with a decisive 2-0 victory on Sunday.
The clash, part of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League weekend, saw Highlanders completing a proud league double over their arch-rivals, igniting passions on and off the field.
The match’s intensity was fueled by goals from McKinnon Mushore, who struck 27 minutes in, and Godfrey Makaruse, sealing the win in the second half. The victory was especially sweet for Highlanders, who had previously defeated Dynamos 2-1 in the season’s opening fixture in March.
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This win solidified their dominance over Dynamos, who are also representing the country in the CAF Confederation Cup.
However, the excitement didn’t end with the final whistle. As fans of both teams exited the stadium, tempers flared, leading to a chaotic scene of exchanged blows and heated confrontations.
The rivalry between Highlanders and Dynamos has always been fierce, but this latest encounter pushed emotions to the boiling point.
In other Sunday fixtures, league leaders FC Platinum demonstrated their prowess with a convincing 3-1 victory over Chegutu Pirates. Jarrison Selemani opened the scoring 22 minutes into the match, followed by a goal from Davison Marowa at the half-hour mark.
Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya sealed the deal with a late strike, while Chegutu Pirates managed a consolation goal through Simbarashe Domingo’s penalty at 75 minutes.
Meanwhile, at Bata Stadium, TelOne and ZPC Kariba battled to a 1-1 draw, both scoring in the first half. Former champions Chicken Inn and Caps United, on the other hand, played out a goalless draw at Luveve Stadium, leaving fans eager for more action in their next encounters.
With the weekend’s results, FC Platinum maintains a firm grip on the top of the league table, amassing 38 points from 18 matches. Defending champions Ngezi Platinum trail by five points, sharing the same tally with Simba Bhora, both positioned closely at 33 points. Manica Diamonds, Highlanders, and Dynamos follow in the fourth, fifth, and sixth spots with 32, 29, and 24 points respectively.
As the league progresses, the competition is heating up, and fans are bracing for more thrilling matches and, hopefully, less off-field drama.
