TelOne FC delivered a brilliant performance against Scottland at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. The Gweru team grabbed a crucial 1-0 victory that moved them closer to the top of the league table. Panashe Mutasa scored the only goal three minutes after halftime with a clever volley. The win pushed TelOne into third place with 28 points and lifted their championship hopes. Coach Herbert Maruwa praised his players for sticking to their game plan perfectly.
Mutasa has become the team's key player during recent matches after struggling for playing time earlier. He found the net twice in his last three games and both goals secured important 1-0 wins. The midfielder struck his shot from the right side and fooled goalkeeper Nelson Chadya completely. Chadya thought the ball would miss the target but it dipped late and found the back of the net. Even Mutasa hesitated before celebrating because he was not sure the ball had gone inside.
The first half saw both teams create some chances but neither could break the deadlock. Scottland came close through Panashe Mutimbanyoka but his effort missed the goal just barely. TelOne used experienced players Washington Navaya and Tawanda Macheke to stretch the defense and create space. The tactical approach worked perfectly as Mutasa found room to score his match-winning goal. Scottland coach Tonderai Ndiraya admitted his team faced a proper test and mentioned fatigue from their midweek travels.
Mutasa has become the team's key player during recent matches after struggling for playing time earlier. He found the net twice in his last three games and both goals secured important 1-0 wins. The midfielder struck his shot from the right side and fooled goalkeeper Nelson Chadya completely. Chadya thought the ball would miss the target but it dipped late and found the back of the net. Even Mutasa hesitated before celebrating because he was not sure the ball had gone inside.
The first half saw both teams create some chances but neither could break the deadlock. Scottland came close through Panashe Mutimbanyoka but his effort missed the goal just barely. TelOne used experienced players Washington Navaya and Tawanda Macheke to stretch the defense and create space. The tactical approach worked perfectly as Mutasa found room to score his match-winning goal. Scottland coach Tonderai Ndiraya admitted his team faced a proper test and mentioned fatigue from their midweek travels.
