CAPS United secured a place in the Chibuku Super Cup semifinals after defeating ZPC Kariba 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday. The quarter-final match, held at the National Sports Stadium, concluded with a 1-1 scoreline after regulation time, leading to the deciding shootout.
The first half of the match ended goalless, with neither team managing to score. The deadlock was broken in the second half when ZPC Kariba striker Malven Whata scored, giving his team a 1-0 lead.
In response, CAPS United scored an equalizer through Rodwell Chinyengetere, leveling the match at 1-1. The score remained unchanged for the remainder of regulation time, necessitating a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
During the shootout, CAPS United successfully converted four of their penalties. ZPC Kariba managed to score two, resulting in a 4-2 final tally in favor of CAPS United.
The victory confirms CAPS United’s progression in Zimbabwe’s primary knockout football tournament. The result means ZPC Kariba is eliminated from the competition.
CAPS United joins Dynamos, Ngezi Platinum Stars, and Herentals College as the four teams that have advanced to the semifinal stage of the 2023 Chibuku Super Cup. The draw for the semifinal matchups is expected to be conducted at a later date.
