Machope’s brace shoots Scottland to the top

📅 Published: August 16, 2025

Curated by AllZimNews.com

Machope’s clinical finishing secured a crucial three points for Scottland.

Despite a late consolation goal from ZPC substitute Charles Munyanyi in stoppage time, the home team held on for a hard-fought win.

The momentum was with Scottland from the start.

Just six minutes in, Machope nearly opened the scoring with a header from a Ronald Pfumbidzai cross, but it rattled the crossbar.

It did not take long for him to find the net.

Shortly after, ZPC Kariba’s goalkeeper failed to handle a Godknows Murwira free-kick, and Machope was there to pounce on the rebound, calmly slotting it home for his eighth goal of the season.

The second goal was a gift.

A mix-up between ZPC Kariba’s goalkeeper Tatenda Munditi and defender Marshal Gavaza allowed Machope to ghost in, poke the ball home, and double both his and his team’s tally for the afternoon.

While ZPC finished the first half strong with a couple of promising chances,the Scottland goalkeeper Kelvin Shangiwa remained a formidable barrier.

The second half saw Scottland introduce substitute Knowledge Musona at the break and he made an immediate impact, forcing a good from the newly-introduced ZPC substitute goalie Future Sibanda.

The visitors dominated the final quarter of the game, pushing for an equaliser, but Scottland’s defence stood firm.

Scottland coach, Tonderai Ndiraya, was full of praise for his players, highlighting their hunger and fighting spirit. “We are very happy.

Six wins in a row in the league and then, of course, the cup game last week.

It’s a very good run for the team.

It must be said that all the credit goes to the players themselves.