the final third. “It was a good game from both teams. We knew that Scottland would have the quality in their play and maybe dominate possession, but we also knew there would be moments when we would keep possession. We told the players that once we got those opportunities, we had to be vertical, play with intensity and remain calm. I thought in the final third we didn’t really play as a collective. “But I am proud of them that we found the ball and were very disciplined and organised. We just need to make sure that we combine the discipline that we have with finishing the chances that we create,” said Senong. Both sides came into yesterday’s encounter with victory in their sights, with Scottland desperate to avoid dropping points at a crucial stage of the campaign. For FC Platinum, the match presented an opportunity to avenge their Chibuku Super Cup defeat, while Senong was also keen to maintain his unbeaten start since taking charge of the Zvishavanebased side to three matches. The opening exchanges produced an entertaining battle, with both sets of forwards probing for openings and looking to unlock well-drilled defences. However, neither side could find the finishing touch as the two defensive units stood firm. In the 35th minute, Senong was forced into an early change after Emmanuel Dogbey appeared to be hampered by an injury. He was withdrawn, with midfielder Garikayi Dematsika introduced to bolster FC Platinum. As the half-time whistle approached, Scottland increased the pressure and began spending more time in the FC Platinum half, but the visitors remained compact and organised to keep the champions at bay. The sides went into the break level at 0-0, with neither able to make their territorial advantage count. Scottland returned from the break with renewed purpose, launching several attacks and putting the FC Platinum defence under pressure. However, the champions’ dominance lasted for only the opening 10 minutes of the second half, as Senong’s charges gradually worked their way back into the contest and began mounting attacks of their own. Senong made further changes as he sought to inject fresh energy into his side and disrupt Scottland’s rhythm, while also protecting his team’s defensive shape. Mapeza responded with changes of his own, introducing Machope for Khama Billiat as the champions searched for the elusive breakthrough. Despite the late pressure from both sides, neither could find the decisive goal, with FC Platinum holding firm to secure a valuable point and deny Scottland maximum points in their pursuit of back-toback league titles. Fixtures: Tomorrow: Herentals College v Bulawayo Chiefs (Rufaro Stadium) Saturday: Hardrock v TelOne (Chahwanda Stadium), CAPS United v Dynamos (Rufaro Stadium), Agama v Manica Diamonds (Wadzanayi Stadium), Chicken Inn v MWOS FC (Luveve Stadium), ZPC Kariba v Simba Bhora (Nyamhunga Stadium), Triangle United v Highlanders (Gibbo Stadium),Ngezi Platinum Stars v FC Hunters (Baobab Stadium) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 16 TELLING IT LIKE IT IS ...WITHOUT FEAR. WITHOUT FAVOUR. Tel: +263-242-798820-9. PROUDLY ZIMBABWEAN ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF ZIMBABWE Premier League clubs have broken their all-time summer transfer record after spending reached £3.46bn. English top flight clubs had already pushed well beyond the £3bn barrier when Iliman Ndiaye’s move from Everton to Manchester City on deadline day for an initial £60m took the amount spent past the previous mark of £3.14bn from 12 months ago. PL BREAKS TRANSFER RECORD FOR SECOND STRAIGHT SUMMER dailysport FC Platinum peg back Scottland EPL are Scottland were held to a goalless draw by FC Platinum
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