Ariel Sibanda delivered three penalty saves as Highlanders advanced past Scottland following a dramatic quarter-final encounter at Barbourfields Stadium. The veteran goalkeeper secured Bosso's progression after a tense 2-1 penalty victory that followed a 2-2 regulation draw. Scottland dominated the opening period through Kingsley Mureremba's eighth-minute strike and Khama Billiat's edge-of-the-box effort four minutes before halftime. Learnmore Muyambo responded immediately for the hosts with a close-range header that reduced the deficit. Andrew Mbeba struck a remarkable equalizer during stoppage time to force the penalty lottery.
The shootout witnessed contrasting fortunes as Highlanders converted two attempts while Scottland managed just one successful conversion. Sibanda's heroics denied four Scottland players from the spot to complete the comeback victory. Coach Pieter De Jongh praised his team's second-half dominance and supporter attendance. The triumph sets up a semi-final meeting with Dynamos, managed by former Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu.
The shootout witnessed contrasting fortunes as Highlanders converted two attempts while Scottland managed just one successful conversion. Sibanda's heroics denied four Scottland players from the spot to complete the comeback victory. Coach Pieter De Jongh praised his team's second-half dominance and supporter attendance. The triumph sets up a semi-final meeting with Dynamos, managed by former Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu.
