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19/01/2030, National Sports Stadium, Harare, Zimbabwe, Live on National TV
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Zimbabwe Vs Kosovo

Zimbabwe play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Masunda (GK) , S Mnkandla (CB) , E Bello (CB) , D Diya (CB) , B Magwa (RB) , M Methema (LB) , K Madhuku (CDM) , J Badenhorst (CAM) , G Zvirekwi (RM) , B Chinodya (LM) , Z kachingwe (ST) And the subs are: A Nengomasha (CB) , S Majange (CB) , C Mnkandla (CM) , D Mahachi (CM) , D Nkala (ST)

Kosovo play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Simaku (GK) , E Manjani (CB) , B Ymeri (CB) , F Isufaj (RB) , B Hamiti (LB) , A Zhuzhumi (CDM) , B Celaj (CAM) , F Pojani (RM) , E Cana (LM) , B Xhaferi (ST) , E Dibra (ST) And the subs are: F Alia (CB) , B Bardha (CB) , B Siliqi (CM) , B Cela (CM) , B Morina (ST)
Welcome to National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe where Zimbabwe will face Kosovo.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 2954.

1' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Glynn Zvirekwi passes the ball to Bryn Magwa.  Bryn Magwa plays the ball to Banji Chinodya.  Banji Chinodya takes a shot from long range...but the shot goes wide!

7' - Arben Simaku passes a long ball to Besin Celaj.  Joe Badenhorst dispossesses Besin Celaj and takes possession.  Joe Badenhorst speeds past Agim Zhuzhumi.  

10' - Joe Badenhorst spots a run from Zareb kachingwe.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Zareb kachingwe is able to control the ball.  Zareb kachingwe fires a shot...and Zareb kachingwe scores!  That's a nice goal from the Zimbabwe player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

10' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

15' - Bashkim Ymeri plays a short pass to Erion Cana.  Erion Cana plays the ball to Besim Hamiti.  Besim Hamiti plays a long pass to Agim Zhuzhumi.  Agim Zhuzhumi spots a run from Edi Dibra.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Edi Dibra is able to control the ball.  Edi Dibra looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Edi Dibra scores!  That's a tremendous goal from the Kosovo player!  The keeper had no chance!

15' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Seth Mnkandla plays a short pass to Mark Methema.  Mark Methema slides the ball to Kwau Madhuku.  Agim Zhuzhumi dispossesses Kwau Madhuku and takes the ball.  Mark Methema tackles Agim Zhuzhumi and gains possession for his team.  Mark Methema spots a run from Glynn Zvirekwi.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Glynn Zvirekwi is able to take the ball.  Glynn Zvirekwi tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

26' - Arben Simaku finds Eduart Manjani with a long ball.  Elliot Bello successfully tackles Eduart Manjani and takes the ball.  Elliot Bello passes a long ball to Seth Mnkandla.  Bashkim Ymeri tackles Seth Mnkandla and takes possession.  Bashkim Ymeri passes the ball to Fatos Isufaj.  Fatos Isufaj sees Besin Xhaferi making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Besin Xhaferi is able to take the ball.  Besin Xhaferi tries to cutback, but Chris Masunda gets to the ball first and smothers it.  

31' - Bashkim Ymeri spots a run from Besin Celaj.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Besin Celaj is able to control the ball.  Besin Celaj shoots towards goal...but Chris Masunda gets down to stop the shot!  

37' - Agim Zhuzhumi chips a long ball to Besin Celaj.  Besin Celaj finds Agim Zhuzhumi with a short pass.  Agim Zhuzhumi attempts to outskill Seth Mnkandla, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

39' - Joe Badenhorst successfully tackles Agim Zhuzhumi and the ball goes loose.  Besin Xhaferi dispossesses Elliot Bello and takes the ball.  Besin Xhaferi curves the ball into the box, but Kwau Madhuku intercepts and takes possession.  

43' - Kwau Madhuku finds Elliot Bello with a short pass.  Elliot Bello plays a long ball to Seth Mnkandla.  Seth Mnkandla crosses the ball, finding Joe Badenhorst.  Joe Badenhorst gets above the defence and heads the ball towards goal...but the shot bounces off the post!  Fatos Isufaj gets to the ball first and clears.

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - Fisnik Pojani finds Fatos Isufaj with a short pass.  Fatos Isufaj plays the ball to Eduart Manjani.  Eduart Manjani passes the ball to Erion Cana.  Erion Cana sees Besin Xhaferi making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Erion Cana is going to be taken off.  Bashkim Siliqi is brought on from the bench.  

54' - Kwau Madhuku attempts to outskill Bashkim Ymeri.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Kwau Madhuku runs with the ball!  

55' - Kwau Madhuku sees Zareb kachingwe making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Zareb kachingwe is caught offside!  

58' - Besin Xhaferi plays the ball to Agim Zhuzhumi.  Agim Zhuzhumi passes to Fatos Isufaj.  Fatos Isufaj runs with the ball, beating Bryn Magwa.  

61' - Fatos Isufaj spots a run from Besin Celaj.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Besin Celaj is able to control the ball.  Besin Celaj hits the ball...but Chris Masunda deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Kosovo.  Besin Xhaferi will take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Bashkim Siliqi.  Bashkim Siliqi flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is parried by Chris Masunda!  Dave Diya is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Methema is going to be taken off.  Sean Majange joins the game from the bench.  

63' - Eduart Manjani plays a long pass to Besin Celaj.  Seth Mnkandla dispossesses Besin Celaj and the ball goes loose.  Besim Hamiti sees a run from Besin Xhaferi.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Glynn Zvirekwi is going to be taken off.  Denton Mahachi is brought on from the bench.  

66' - Agim Zhuzhumi sees a run from Besin Celaj.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Besin Celaj is able to control the ball.  Besin Celaj hits a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Besin Celaj is first to the ball...Besin Celaj tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

67' - Chris Masunda attempts to use his skills to beat Agim Zhuzhumi.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Chris Masunda runs with the ball!  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Diya is going to be taken off.  Alastair Nengomasha is brought on from the bench.  

70' - Chris Masunda plays the ball to Seth Mnkandla.  Seth Mnkandla plays a long pass to Joe Badenhorst.  Joe Badenhorst sees Banji Chinodya making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Banji Chinodya takes the ball.  Banji Chinodya looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

72' - Arben Simaku sees Edi Dibra making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Edi Dibra runs on to the ball.  Edi Dibra tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but Chris Masunda performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Besin Xhaferi will come off.  Brahim Morina is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fisnik Pojani is going to be taken off.  Behar Cela is going to be brought on.  

81' - Seth Mnkandla successfully tackles Eduart Manjani and the ball goes loose.  Sean Majange speeds past Behar Cela.  

82' - Sean Majange looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

86' - Arben Simaku passes to Eduart Manjani.  Eduart Manjani chips a long ball to Agim Zhuzhumi.  Agim Zhuzhumi spots a run from Edi Dibra.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Edi Dibra runs on to the ball.  Edi Dibra tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Kwau Madhuku manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

91' - Kwau Madhuku finds Zareb kachingwe with a short pass.  Zareb kachingwe takes the ball past Eduart Manjani with a turn of pace.  

92' - Zareb kachingwe curves the ball into the box, finding Kwau Madhuku.  Kwau Madhuku looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!



The match has ended Zimbabwe 1 - 1 Kosovo.