Story by Lawrence Trusida, Sport Editor
A five-star performance from Scottland saw the league leaders tighten their grip at the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League standings with another ruthless display in a five-nil thumping of Manica Diamonds at Rufaro Stadium this Friday.
The win saw Mabviravira extending their remarkable winning streak to seven consecutive matches.
Goals from Mthokozisi Msebe, Moses Shidolo, Khama Billiat, Knowledge Musona and Kwake Thwala saw the defending champions open a temporary eight-point lead at the top of the log.
Seven is often regarded as the number of perfection, and for Scottland, the figure is beginning to tell its own story.
Seven matches, seven victories, 18 goals scored, none conceded, and the same starting eleven trusted throughout the run.
The unwavering faith shown by the technical team in an unchanged line-up has produced remarkable consistency, with the players developing an understanding and cohesion that continues to overwhelm opponents.
At both ends of the pitch, Scottland have been flawless, their attack has been ruthless, while their defence has remained impenetrable, a combination that has firmly established them as the team to beat this season.
The emphatic victory not only reinforces Scottland’s grip at the summit but also sends another powerful message to the chasing pack that the league leaders are showing no signs of slowing down in their pursuit of greatness.
Other clubs have a chance to reduce the gap this Saturday as second-placed Hardrock travel to Bulawayo for a date against Chicken Inn at Luveve Stadium, MWOS host Highlanders at Ngoni Stadium, and Simba Bhora battle TelOne at Wadzanayi Stadium.
CAPS United will be hoping to return to winning ways when they take on Triangle at Rufaro Stadium, FC Platinum battle FC Hunters at Mandava and ZPC Kariba host Ngezi Platinum at Nyamhunga Stadium.
On Sunday, Dynamos entertain Bulawayo Chiefs at Rufaro while AGAMA take Herentals at Wadzanayi Stadium.
