Zimbabwe lost 2-0 to South Africa at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium on Saturday. The Warriors sit last place with one point after three games. Their tournament hopes depend on beating Mozambique and other results going their way. The team faces elimination from the COSAFA Cup competition. Coach and players know they need help from other teams to survive.
South Africa scored early from a penalty kick after Zimbabwe made a defensive mistake. The Warriors tried to fight back during the match but could not score goals. Kabelo Dlamini added a second goal late to finish Zimbabwe off. South Africa moved ahead of Zimbabwe with three points. The loss puts Zimbabwe at the bottom of Group A standings.
Mozambique leads the group with four points after drawing with Mauritius. South Africa has three points from their win over Zimbabwe. Mauritius sits second with two points from their draw. Zimbabwe must beat Mozambique on Tuesday and hope South Africa fails to win. Victory might not guarantee advancement if other results go wrong for the Warriors.
South Africa scored early from a penalty kick after Zimbabwe made a defensive mistake. The Warriors tried to fight back during the match but could not score goals. Kabelo Dlamini added a second goal late to finish Zimbabwe off. South Africa moved ahead of Zimbabwe with three points. The loss puts Zimbabwe at the bottom of Group A standings.
Mozambique leads the group with four points after drawing with Mauritius. South Africa has three points from their win over Zimbabwe. Mauritius sits second with two points from their draw. Zimbabwe must beat Mozambique on Tuesday and hope South Africa fails to win. Victory might not guarantee advancement if other results go wrong for the Warriors.