CAPS United are through to the quarter-finals of the inaugural ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manica Diamonds at Rufaro Stadium.
The Green Machine continued their impressive cup run, following up their sensational 6-0 demolition of Scottland Juniors in the Round of 32 with another victory to book a place among the final eight.
CAPS were joined in the quarter-finals by FC Hunters, FC Platinum, Herentals, Bulawayo Chiefs, Scottland FC, Triangle United and Hardrock FC.
Round of 16 results
- FC Hunters 2-0 Hwange
- FC Platinum 2-0 Black Rock
- Herentals 3-1 Ngezi Platinum Stars
- Bulawayo Chiefs 2-0 Chilli FC
- Scottland FC 6-0 MWOS U-19
- Triangle United 2-1 Blanket Mine
- Hardrock FC 2-0 Jordan
- CAPS United 1-0 Manica Diamonds
The results underline the unpredictability of Zimbabwe’s newest major knockout competition, with Herentals producing one of the weekend’s biggest shocks by eliminating Ngezi Platinum Stars.
Quarter-finals next
Attention now turns to the quarter-finals, with the final eight set for another battle for places in the last four.
The quarter-final draw and fixtures are yet to be announced, according to the official competition bracket.
With CAPS United, FC Platinum, Scottland and the other survivors still standing, the race for the inaugural Munhumutapa Challenge Cup trophy is heating up.
Eight teams remain. Four quarter-final places. One historic trophy awaits.
