Zimbabwe v Canada
Zimbabwe (6) v Canada (3)
The sun made a welcome appearance here but for a while it was the only thing shining as both teams took their time to warm up in their quest for the HWC's Ombold trophy. Zimbabwe opened their account with a lovely strike with the outside of the right boot. Canada replied in kind from distance with a precision finish into the far corner.
Then Zimbabwe showed they were well and truly warm with a rush of sweet finishing that propelled them to a 6-1 lead at half time. A telephone number scoreline looked on the cards for the boys from Africa. However, the Canadians drew on a generous resource provided at this tournament in the form of a reserve goalkeeper from Denmark.
Single handedly
he repelled numerous attacks from the Zimbabweans in a heroic
performance. Their frustration manifested itself in disjointed play and
fancy flicks that didn't quite come off. The Canadians, inspired by the
man between the posts, belted in two. A wedding was taking place on
the Town hall steps behind the Zim goal and this occasion Canada
finished as bridesmaids as Zimbabwe went through to the semi-final of
their section..