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LIVE UPDATESThis page will refresh itself after 5 minutes. Lesotho vs MauritiusFull match report available here 90+2 Lesotho gets a corner and Mauritius have the last defending to do but the ref blows to end the match a result that sees Zimbabwe qualify for the quarterfinal to be played at Barbourfield. 88 min It is GOAL for Lesotho from a free kick just outside the box as Marabe Mokone runs home through a forest of defenders on the wall. It is 1-0 finally but the fourth official signals five minutes of added time. 87 min Lesotho have a free kick that goes over the bar and Mauritius survive again 85 min Sello is caught offside as Sophie is carried off on the stretcher. It is a survival game for Mauritius with numeriacl disadvantage but Lesotho still pressing. Singing from the stands' debicles increases as the injured Sophie returns. 84 min Mauritius having finished their substitutions had Sophie hobbling in attack effectively reducing them to nine men. 81 min Mauritius coach makes a substitution with Lemice replacing injured Jean Content but the Lesotho attack is relentless. 79 min Lesotho survive again as a beautifully struck free kick from Katleho bounces off the right upright and goes out for a corner 61 min RED CARD Mauritius are down to 10 man as substitute striker Jonathan Ernest is shown straight red for a foul on Bokang. Ref too harsh as the foul was not intentional. Silence greets the decision but Mauritius immediately attacks Lesotho goal with outstanding Pithia. 57 min Notsi, disappointed makes a double substitution Moleko Kathleho comes on for Ramashalane with Marabe Mokone replacing Mokheti 55 min Mauritius makes the first substitution with Ernest replacing Mitraelle but they had Muso Sello to thank for probably the miss of the day. Alone, onside he missed the target. 51 min Badul defending like a terrier to stop a dangerous raid into opposition box. Mauritius survive and Lesotho grimace in disappointment. Coach Leslie Notsi cast a frustrating figure on the bench, wondering what his charges have to do to breach the opposition defence well marshalled defence. 49 min A longball from Lesotho captain Ntobo Moitheri is played into touch by Sophie as their defence remain as organised as they were in the first half. Still the noise in the stadium is at a premium from mostly school kids bussed in for a free watch on a Wednesday afternoon. 46 min Second half resumes with Mauritius kicking off and both teams are unchanged. Lesotho are attacking from left to right defending the Mbare end. Thabo Masaule falls under challende in the box looking for a penalty but the ref rightly ignored him. 45 min Keeper Aboo Augustin blocks a dangerous shot from Mokheti with the defence beaten. It looked like he would score but he is blocked and the halftime whistle is greeted by a huge applause as it goes to the breather 0-0. The halftime score is 0-0 and the stadium is enjoying every moment of it. The way the match is going suits Zimbabwe more as they remain on top with four points from two matches. Zimbabwe are praying for a draw or a win for Lesotho that is not by four goals or more. Better still a 2-0 win would see the Sunday Chidzambwa coached side qualify on aggregate. 39 min Rough play becomes the order of the day as play is stopped more frequently but Mauritius have an upperhand forcing two corner kicks. Their short passing game has seen them regain the domination but still it remains goalless but Fabrice Pithia is outstanding for the islanders whose domination of the latter part of the first half deserve a goal. 27 min It is still goalless and noise levels rise from the predominantly Zimbabwean crowd as play is stopped for the injured Mike Mitraille to be attended but Mokheti pile driver misses right upright post as Mauritius continued to frustrate Lesotho. 20 min Free kick well taken but Lesotho clear their lines and the match remained 0-0 despite Lesotho domination who won a free kick just outside and Mokheti misses the target as jeers from the crowd drowned the match. 17 min Maurituis survived a scare when Bushy Moletsane beat an offside trap but missed the target with the whole defence beaten as they waited for the offside flag that never came but Mauritius counter attack captain Cundasamy fouled outside the box for a free kick.. 2min: Mauritius kicks off and we are underway in Harare to a huge uproar from the predominantly Zimbabwe fans who are rooting for Mauritius. The crucial Group A decider between Lesotho and Mauritius is ready to explode at Rufaro Stadium in Harare with both teams raring to go. |
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