Zimbabwe XI: George Chigova, Thomas Magorimbo, Hardlife Zvirekwi, Partson Jaure, Danny Phiri, Evans Rusike, Carlos Rusere, Ralf Kawondera, Ronald Chitiyo, Raphael Manuvire, Talent Chawapiwa
Referee: Pritchard Nhleko (Swaziland); First Assistant: Souru Phatsoane (Lesotho); Second Assistant: Arsenio Marengula (Mozambique); Fourth Official: Hamada Nampiandraza (Madagascar)
– Zimbabwe coach Saul Chaminuka has made just one change to the team that beat Mauritius 2-0 in their first match with striker Pritchard Mphelele, who was injured against Club M, making way for Talent Chawapihwa.
– Seychelles also making just one tactical change from the side that fought a 0-0 draw against Namibia with midfielder Rashim Kiren Padayach being relegated to the bench and defender Benoit Marie being elevated into the starting line-up.
1′ – We are under way in the first half!
2′ – Seychelles catching Zimbabwe on a break as tall striker Hall races clear on goal but his shot is too tame to worry goalkeeper Chigova.
4′ – Play briefly halted after a clash between Zimbabwe captain Phiri and Hall.
7′ – Zimbabwe make their first attempt on goal with Manuvire shooting from the right flank.
11′ – Chawaphiwa makes a strong run on the right channel for Zimbabwe but his cross finds no support with only the red shirts of Seychelles in the box.
13′ – Seychelles playing with a lone striker come on a counter-attack but Hall shoots wide.
14′ – Seychelles defender Horareau miscues his clearance from a Chawaphiwa cross but his goalkeeper is alert to the danger.
16′ – Foul 20-metres out as Rusike is brought down and Phiri’s free-kick for Zimbabwe is straight at the goalkeeper.
22′ – First corner of the game goes Zimbabwe’s way and is cleared.
26′ – Chawaphiwa is denied by the post from a rising shot on the right! So close for Zimbabwe!
28′ – Seychelles playing an ultra-defensive game deploying nine-men behind the ball and the tactic is working too frustrate the Zimbabwe forwards.
30′ – Zimbabwe attack from the left through Chawaphiwa, but Manuvire’s spectacular header misses the target.
34′ – Manuvire shoots on the run from the middle for Zimbabwe and forces the goalkeeper to make a double save.
36′ – Chitiyo heads over the bar from a cross by Rusike.
41′ – Zimbabwe get their third corner of the game which is easily dealt with by the Seychelles defenders.
43′ – Zvirekwi takes a free-kick straight into the arms of the goalkeeper.
HALFTIME – No goals in the first half, Zimbabwe did all the attacking but Seychelles put men behind the ball and defended stoutly! 0-0.
46′ – We are back under way for the second half!
51′ – Chitiyo’s snap-shot from the edge of the box goes over the bar.
53′ – GOAL! Zimbabwe grab the lead with a stunner from Chawaphiwa, who drills the ball home from 35-yards!
55′ – Zimbabwe goalkeeper Chigova called into action for only the second time as he deals with an attempt by Seychelles midfielder Vidot.
59′ – Seychelles attack with Colin Esther, whose shot goes wide from the left.
62′ – Seychelles sub: Our third ‘Esther‘ comes on the pitch in the form of Renick, who replaces Waye-Hive.
64′ – Manuvire forces a great save from Euphrasie as he shoots on the turn!
68′ – Zimbabwe sub: Tatenda Mudehwe comes on for Rusere.
70′ – Seychelles sub: Achille Henriette comes on for Hall.
75′ – Seychelles sub: Marvin Mathiot comes on for Vidot.
76′ – Marie clears a looping cross from Rusike with the Seychelles goalkeeper beaten.
81′ – Chawaphiwa blazes over the bar from outside the box.
85′ – Zimbabwe sub: Injured goalscorer Chawaphiwa is replaced by Genti.
88′ – Jaure brings down Henriette but the Seychelles substitute directs his free-kick high and wide.
89’ – Zimbabwe sub: Zimbabwe bring on Tichaona Chipunza for Chitiyo.
90+3′ – Zimbabwe grab a deserved win against a brave Seychelles side and make it two wins from two at the COSAFA Cup 2015!
