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24/09/2033, National Sports Stadium, Harare, Zimbabwe, Live on National TV
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Zimbabwe Vs China

Zimbabwe play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: N Chindungwe (GK) , S Mnkandla (CB) , K Manhanga (CB) , S Chigova (CB) , M Mutezo (RB) , S Majange (LB) , K Madhuku (CDM) , J Badenhorst (CAM) , G Zvirekwi (RM) , B Chinodya (LM) , D Nkala (ST) And the subs are: J Diya (CB) , D Chikuhwa (CB) , C Nyambuya (CM) , R Chimutengwende (CM) , Z kachingwe (ST)

China play in a 4-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: J Chin (GK) , Z Ni (CB) , Y Nguyen (CB) , X Lua (RB) , S Liaw (LB) , L Thom (CM) , L Tie (CM) , F Zhang (CAM) , Y Dam (RM) , D Thum (LM) , A Tseng (ST) And the subs are: H Wen (CB) , D Zou (CB) , W Yun (CM) , Y Fang (CM) , S Duong (ST)

Welcome to National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe where Zimbabwe will face China.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 4264.

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

4' - An Tseng brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Kian Manhanga, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Kian Manhanga the yellow card. That will be a freekick for China.  

8' - Xi-Wang Lua speeds past Kwau Madhuku.  

9' - Xi-Wang Lua sees a run from Lee Thom.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

13' - Yao Dam passes to Fo-hai Zhang.  Fo-hai Zhang tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

16' - Naftali Chindungwe finds Matt Mutezo with a long pass.  Shen Liaw tackles Matt Mutezo and takes the ball.  China try to launch a quick counter attack.  Shen Liaw finds Lee Thom with a short pass.  Lee Thom runs with the ball, beating Kwau Madhuku.  

17' - Lee Thom sees a run from An Tseng.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and An Tseng is able to control the ball.  An Tseng hits the ball towards goal...and An Tseng scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the China player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

20' - Banji Chinodya plays a short pass to Sean Majange.  Sean Majange passes to Sam Chigova.  Sam Chigova slides the ball to Sean Majange.  With a turn of pace, Sean Majange beats Lee Thom.  

22' - Sean Majange sees a run from Dom Nkala.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Dom Nkala takes the ball.  Dom Nkala looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

24' - Jin Chin finds Xi-Wang Lua with a long ball.  Xi-Wang Lua curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Sam Chigova.  

29' - Sam Chigova chips a long ball to Seth Mnkandla.  Seth Mnkandla finds Glynn Zvirekwi with a short pass.  Glynn Zvirekwi sees a run from Kwau Madhuku.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Kwau Madhuku is able to take the ball.  Kwau Madhuku plays a layoff and is able to find Dom Nkala.  and Dom Nkala scores!  Its a goal for Zimbabwe!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

29' - China kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Fo-hai Zhang finds Zhong Ni with a short pass.  Zhong Ni passes to Fo-hai Zhang.  Fo-hai Zhang takes the ball past Dom Nkala with a turn of pace, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for China.  

34' - Xi-Wang Lua finds Fo-hai Zhang with a short pass.  Fo-hai Zhang finds Yao Dam with a long ball.  Yao Dam tries to beat Kwau Madhuku using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

35' - Yao Dam spots a run from Lee Thom.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Lee Thom is able to control the ball.  Lee Thom attempts the cutback, but the goalkeeper dives to take the ball! 

36' - Naftali Chindungwe sees a run from Glynn Zvirekwi.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

41' - Fo-hai Zhang chips a long ball to Ye Nguyen.  Ye Nguyen passes to Li Tie.  Li Tie slides the ball to Deshi Thum.  Deshi Thum passes the ball to Xi-Wang Lua.  Matt Mutezo tackles Xi-Wang Lua and the ball goes loose.  Matt Mutezo successfully tackles Fo-hai Zhang and gains possession for his team.  Matt Mutezo spots a run from Joe Badenhorst.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

49' - Li Tie passes to Zhong Ni.  Zhong Ni plays the ball to Fo-hai Zhang.  Fo-hai Zhang passes the ball to Li Tie.  Glynn Zvirekwi dispossesses Li Tie and takes the ball.  Zimbabwe launch a counter attack.  Glynn Zvirekwi attempts to use his skills to beat Xi-Wang Lua and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

50' - Glynn Zvirekwi sees Joe Badenhorst making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Joe Badenhorst is able to control the ball.  Joe Badenhorst tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Jin Chin stops the shot!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ye Nguyen is going to be taken off.  Huang-fu Wen is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sean Majange is going to be taken off.  David Chikuhwa is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kian Manhanga will come off.  James Diya is going to be brought on.  

57' - Deshi Thum curls in a cross and finds Fo-hai Zhang.  Fo-hai Zhang heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...and Fo-hai Zhang scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the China player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

62' - David Chikuhwa finds Seth Mnkandla with a short pass.  Seth Mnkandla slides the ball to Kwau Madhuku.  Kwau Madhuku looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

69' - Jin Chin passes the ball to Lee Thom.  Lee Thom passes to Huang-fu Wen.  Huang-fu Wen finds Shen Liaw with a short pass.  Matt Mutezo successfully tackles Shen Liaw and the ball goes loose.  Fo-hai Zhang tackles Seth Mnkandla and the ball goes loose.  Seth Mnkandla spots a run from Dom Nkala.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

73' - Fo-hai Zhang passes to Li Tie.  Li Tie plays a long ball to Yao Dam.  Yao Dam uses his pace to beat Joe Badenhorst.  

75' - Yao Dam fires a shot from outside the area towards goal...but its wide!

77' - Naftali Chindungwe finds David Chikuhwa with a long pass.  David Chikuhwa crosses the ball into the box, but Huang-fu Wen intercepts the ball.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Banji Chinodya is going to be taken off.  Clinton Nyambuya is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zhong Ni is going to be taken off.  Deshi Zou joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Huang-fu Wen hits the ball long to Li Tie.  Li Tie sees a run from Yao Dam.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Yao Dam is able to control the ball.  Yao Dam fires a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  China.  Li Tie will take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

85' - An Tseng dispossesses Kwau Madhuku and gains possession for his team.  China attempt a quick counter attack.  An Tseng sees Li Tie making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Li Tie is able to control the ball.  Li Tie tries to dink the ball over the advancing Naftali Chindungwe...but Naftali Chindungwe manages to stop the shot!  

89' - Naftali Chindungwe plays a short pass to David Chikuhwa.  David Chikuhwa passes the ball to Matt Mutezo.  Yao Dam successfully tackles Matt Mutezo and takes the ball.  Yao Dam tries to beat Kwau Madhuku using his ball skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  



The match has ended Zimbabwe 1 - 2 China.