Malawi vs Zimbabwe, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of NationsMhango double seals Malawi win over Zimbabwe at Africa Cup of Nations
Malawi's Frank Mhango scored twice as they stunned southern African rivals Zimbabwe with a 2-1 victory.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Foul by Kelvin Madzongwe (Zimbabwe).
- 5': Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Tinotenda Kadewere (Zimbabwe).
- 8': Gomezgani Chirwa (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Gerald Takwara (Zimbabwe).
- 9': Khuda Muyaba (Malawi) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 10': Attempt missed. Stanley Sanudi (Malawi) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the right. Assisted by Richard Mbulu with a cross.
- 13': Attempt missed. Ishmael Wadi (Zimbabwe) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Kelvin Madzongwe.
- 18': Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Richard Mbulu.
- 18': Attempt missed. Gerald Takwara (Zimbabwe) with an attempt from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Knowledge Musona with a cross following a corner.
- 19': Foul by Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi).
- 19': Kelvin Madzongwe (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Foul by Bruce Kangwa (Zimbabwe).
- 20': Khuda Muyaba (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Bruce Kangwa (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 20': Attempt missed. Francisco Madinga (Malawi) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gabadinho Mhango.
- 20': Foul by Khuda Muyaba (Malawi).
- 20': Petros Mhari (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Richard Mbulu (Malawi).
- 21': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Hand ball by Chimwemwe Idana (Malawi).
- 22': Attempt missed. Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tinotenda Kadewere.
- 23': Foul by Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe).
- 23': Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 26': Attempt saved. Ishmael Wadi (Zimbabwe) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bruce Kangwa with a cross.
- 26': Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Ernest Kakhobwe.
- 27': Substitution, Malawi. Lawrence Chaziya replaces Limbikani Mzava because of an injury.
- 29': Foul by Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe).
- 29': Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Corner, Malawi. Conceded by Gerald Takwara.
- 32': Foul by Takudzwa Chimwemwe (Zimbabwe).
- 32': Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33': Attempt missed. Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 34': Foul by Chimwemwe Idana (Malawi).
- 34': Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 35': Attempt saved. Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 36': Foul by Richard Mbulu (Malawi).
- 36': Onismor Bhasera (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 37': Attempt saved. Bruce Kangwa (Zimbabwe) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 38': Goal! Malawi 0, Zimbabwe 1. Ishmael Wadi (Zimbabwe) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Onismor Bhasera with a cross.
- 40': Attempt missed. Khuda Muyaba (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Stanley Sanudi with a cross.
- 42': Attempt missed. Ishmael Wadi (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Knowledge Musona.
- 43': Goal! Malawi 1, Zimbabwe 1. Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Francisco Madinga with a cross.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Malawi 1, Zimbabwe 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Malawi 1, Zimbabwe 1.
- 46': Foul by Bruce Kangwa (Zimbabwe).
- 46': Lawrence Chaziya (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Stanley Sanudi (Malawi).
- 49': Kundai Benyu (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Stanley Sanudi (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 50': Francisco Madinga (Malawi) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box.
- 51': Hand ball by Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe).
- 55': Attempt blocked. Kelvin Madzongwe (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 55': Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Chimwemwe Idana.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Gerald Takwara (Zimbabwe) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Knowledge Musona with a cross.
- 56': Attempt saved. Bruce Kangwa (Zimbabwe) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 56': Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Ernest Kakhobwe.
- 58': Goal! Malawi 2, Zimbabwe 1. Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 60': Chimwemwe Idana (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Bruce Kangwa (Zimbabwe).
- 62': Foul by Takudzwa Chimwemwe (Zimbabwe).
- 62': Francisco Madinga (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Offside, Malawi. Dennis Chembezi tries a through ball, but Gabadinho Mhango is caught offside.
- 66': Substitution, Malawi. Peter Banda replaces Richard Mbulu.
- 66': Substitution, Malawi. Yamikani Chester replaces Khuda Muyaba.
- 67': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Jordan Zemura replaces Bruce Kangwa.
- 69': Hand ball by Francisco Madinga (Malawi).
- 70': Foul by Yamikani Chester (Malawi).
- 70': Gerald Takwara (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Attempt missed. Francisco Madinga (Malawi) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 73': Foul by Gomezgani Chirwa (Malawi).
- 73': Ishmael Wadi (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Corner, Malawi. Conceded by Teenage Hadebe.
- 74': Attempt missed. Lawrence Chaziya (Malawi) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Gabadinho Mhango with a cross following a corner.
- 75': Foul by Ishmael Wadi (Zimbabwe).
- 75': Gomezgani Chirwa (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Admiral Muskwe replaces Knowledge Musona.
- 83': Foul by Kelvin Madzongwe (Zimbabwe).
- 83': Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Kelvin Madzongwe (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Kudakwashe Mahachi replaces Ishmael Wadi because of an injury.
- 84': Substitution, Malawi. Gerald Phiri replaces Chimwemwe Idana.
- 84': Substitution, Malawi. John Charles Petro replaces Francisco Madinga.
- 86': Foul by Stanley Sanudi (Malawi).
- 86': Jordan Zemura (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 87': Corner, Zimbabwe. Conceded by Yamikani Chester.
- 88': Foul by Jordan Zemura (Zimbabwe).
- 88': Gomezgani Chirwa (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Dennis Chembezi (Malawi).
- 90'+1': Tinotenda Kadewere (Zimbabwe) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Kudakwashe Mahachi (Zimbabwe) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
- 90'+1': Ernest Kakhobwe (Malawi) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Malawi 2, Zimbabwe 1.
- 0': Match ends, Malawi 2, Zimbabwe 1.
Statistics
 ZIM |
MWI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 0 | Saves | 4 |
| 63.6 | Possession | 36.4 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 355 | Accurate Passes | 161 |
| 458 | Passes | 265 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 21 | Crosses | 8 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 65 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 13 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.2 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 12 | Tackles | 24 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 5 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 5 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Kouekong Stadium
Location: Bafoussam,
Venue: Kouekong Stadium
Location: Bafoussam,
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 3 | -3 | 2 |
Line-Ups
Malawi (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ernest Kakhobwe (GK)  |
| 19 | Limbikani Mzava |
| 5 | Chembezi Denis |
| 21 | Gomezgani Chirwa |
| 8 | Chimwemwe Idana |
| 17 | John Banda |
| 11 | Frank Mhango |
| 10 | Francisco Madinga |
| 2 | Stanley Sanudi |
| 22 | Khuda Muyaba |
| 9 | Richard Mbulu |
Zimbabwe (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Petros Mhari (GK) |
| 15 | Teenage Hadebe |
| 5 | Gerald Takwara |
| 4 | Kelvin Madzongwe |
| 14 | Onismor Bhasera |
| 22 | Takudzwa Chimwemwe |
| 8 | Kundai Benyu |
| 17 | Knowledge Musona |
| 12 | Bruce Kangwa |
| 7 | Ishmael Wadi |
| 10 | Tino Kadewere |
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