Afghanistan (8)* v (8) Zimbabwe

By Eleni Psalis

Afganistan remains second in Group E after a penalty shoot out with Zimbabwe deciding the match.

Afghanistan has a strong start, scoring three consecutive goals. But a strong counter attack gives Zimbabwe their first goal.

Afgahanistan fails to collect itself, conceding yet another goal within seconds.

Just before half time Zimbabwe equalises, with the crowd going ecstatic.

In the second half the match tightens as both teams find it hard to bring the deficit beyond a single goal.

Both sides are frustrated - wasting opportunities with stong kicks - forcing the ball out of play

Afghanistan's number Sayeed Reza - known as Hussein, scores five goals - but Zimbabwe refuses to give up bringing the match to 8-8.

It comes down to a penalty shoot-out. Afghanistan wins 3-2 in sudden death.

Photos: Photoworx