In Sunday’s PSL showdown at Rufaro Stadium, CAPS United edged their long-time rivals, Highlanders, with a slender 1‑0 win in a match that proved decisive for both clubs. Nyasha Chintuli’s second‑half goal — a calm finish into the net from a pinpoint through‑pass by Phenias Bamusi — was enough to separate the sides in an otherwise evenly matched contest.
The opening half was cautious, with both teams creating only half‑chances as they tried to feel each other out. Neither side found a breakthrough before the interval, setting the stage for a tight second period. It was in the 68th minute that CAPS United finally struck, with Chintuli slotting home to give the hosts the lead and lift the crowd from their seats.
Highlanders pressed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, notably forcing a smart save just after the 80th minute. However, CAPS’s defence held firm to preserve the lead and secure all three points.
This result ended CAPS United’s three‑match winless streak and saw them rise to tenth place in the league with 28 points, level on points with Highlanders, who drop one stay ninth. The win injects renewed confidence into CAPS as they aim to build momentum heading into the final third of the season.
The traditional “Battle of the Cities” rivalry delivered drama and intensity despite the narrow scoreline. The result not only revives CAPS morale but leaves Highlanders now facing urgent questions about consistency and form.
