Zanaco edged Kabwe Warriors 6-5 on post-match penalties to set up an exciting semifinal clash with Lusaka Dynamos in the 2021 ABSA Cup Competition.
It was a fierce encounter from the word go and Kabwe Warriors struck first in the 26th minute through Akakulubelwa Mwachiaba who scored a brilliant connection to make it 1-0 in favor of the magnificent people’s team.
Warriors managed to hold to their lead in the first stanza. Zanaco however came back from the break with a lot of intent, It only took five minutes for the Bankers to draw level, Moses Phiri produced a beauty of a strike to level matters.
After end-to-end action, Kabwe Warriors regained the lead with just nine minutes to go, Field Kandela benefiting from a Prince Mumba deflected shot to slot home from close range.
With the match headed for a Warriors win, Zanaco somehow found their way back, Roger Kola poking home from close range after he was first to react to a loose ball, 2-2 the match ended.
Zanaco managed to carry the day on spot-kicks, 6-5 after Field Kandela and Mathews Nkhowani missed their spot-kicks while Kevin Owusu missed for Zanaco. The win means Zanaco will face Lusaka Dynamos in the semifinals.
Prince Mumba was named the official man of the match by Supersport.
Full Time
Zanaco FC 2 (6)- (5) 2 Kabwe Warriors FC
M.Phiri 50’ R.Kola 88’ || Mwachiaba 26’ F.Kandela 81’
2021 ABSA CUP QUARTER-FINAL
FULL-TIME: Zanaco 2-2 Kabwe Warriors
Zanaco qualify to the semi-finals of the 2021 ABSA Cup via a 6-5 score on post-match penalties.
Prince Mumba of Kabwe Warriors gets the K15, 000 prized man of the match award.#AbsaCup2021 pic.twitter.com/jS3K9dyeaT
— FAZ (@FAZFootball) March 14, 2021
ABSA Cup Semifinals | Saturday 17th April 2021
12:30 Lusaka Dynamos vs Zanaco
15:00 Zesco United vs Konkola Blades
