HIGHLANDERS' revival came to a screeching halt when they surrendered a 1-goal lead, falling to championship chasing FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday. The troubled Bulawayo giants were expected to spoil the day for the platinum miners following their 4-0 drubbing of Chicken Inn a fortnight ago at the same venue. Unlike Chicken Inn, FC Platinum came well-prepared for Highlanders as they dominated ball possession for the better part of the match.
The Zvishavane side did not fall to Highlanders' trap of inviting them to attack and leave gaps at the back which Bosso could have exploited. Instead, FC Platinum attacked with caution, carefully building and passing the ball around from the back as they tried to unlock Highlanders. Surprisingly, it was Highlanders who shot into the lead in the 23rd minute courtesy of a Simon Munawa strike when he reacted quickly to tap in a rebound.
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