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26/11/2025, National Sports Stadium, Harare, Zimbabwe, Live on National TV
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Zimbabwe Vs Northern Ireland

Zimbabwe play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: I Jongwe (GK) , H Mushonga (CB) , P Mubako (CB) , E Bello (CB) , B Magwa (RB) , M Methema (LB) , J Badenhorst (CDM) , R Malan (CAM) , G Zvirekwi (RM) , B Chinodya (LM) , D Chimutengwende (ST) And the subs are: D Diya (CB) , S Chindungwe (CB) , D Mahachi (CM) , K Madhuku (CM) , C Goff (ST)

Northern Ireland play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: E Buchan (GK) , R McRoberts (CB) , T Killough (CB) , I Byrnes (CB) , J Casey (RB) , L Corson (LB) , L Flanagan (CDM) , K McNevin (CAM) , C Donnelly (RM) , T Dermott (LM) , D Cary (ST) And the subs are: D Cooney (CB) , S Keefe (CB) , J Kerr (CM) , T Bivens (CM) , I Flynn (ST)

Welcome to National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe where Zimbabwe will face Northern Ireland.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 3408.

1' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Elliot Bello finds Henry Mushonga with a short pass.  Henry Mushonga slides the ball to Elliot Bello.  Elliot Bello finds Henry Mushonga with a long pass.  Henry Mushonga spots a run from Glynn Zvirekwi.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Glynn Zvirekwi takes the ball.  Glynn Zvirekwi looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

8' - Eoin Buchan plays a long ball to Liam Flanagan.  Liam Flanagan passes the ball to Davie Cary.  Davie Cary attempts to beat Rob Malan using his skills, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Rob Malan has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Northern Ireland.  

9' - James Casey places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Ian Jongwe manages to catch the ball.  

14' - Banji Chinodya curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Liam Flanagan.  

16' - Joe Badenhorst looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

22' - Eoin Buchan hits the ball long to Richard McRoberts.  Richard McRoberts slides the ball to Davie Cary.  Davie Cary spots a run from Kieran McNevin.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Kieran McNevin is caught offside!  

31' - Banji Chinodya looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

33' - Eoin Buchan sees Kieran McNevin making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

43' - Elliot Bello hits the ball long to Bryn Magwa.  Bryn Magwa tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

45' - Eoin Buchan finds Liam Flanagan with a long ball.  Liam Flanagan attempts to outskill Paul Mubako, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

46' - Liam Flanagan sees Thomas Dermott making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

47' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

47' - Northern Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Liam Flanagan passes the ball to Leon Corson.  Leon Corson passes to James Casey.  James Casey sees Conor Donnelly making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Conor Donnelly takes the ball.  Conor Donnelly shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

52' - Ian Jongwe plays a long pass to Rob Malan.  Richard McRoberts successfully tackles Rob Malan and takes possession.  Joe Badenhorst tackles Richard McRoberts and takes possession.  Joe Badenhorst crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

56' - Henry Mushonga finds Joe Badenhorst with a long pass.  Joe Badenhorst hits the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but its over!

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Henry Mushonga is going to be taken off.  Dave Diya joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Eoin Buchan passes a long ball to Leon Corson.  Leon Corson crosses the ball into the box and finds Davie Cary.  Davie Cary attempts a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a good goal from Davie Cary for Northern Ireland!  The ball went in off the upright!

60' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryn Magwa will come off.  Sam Chindungwe is going to be brought on.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dave Chimutengwende is going to be taken off.  Chris Goff is going to be brought on.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Conor Donnelly will come off.  John Kerr is brought on from the bench.  

66' - James Casey dispossesses Rob Malan and gains possession for his team.  James Casey plays a long ball to Kieran McNevin.  Kieran McNevin uses his pace to beat Mark Methema.  

66' - Kieran McNevin sees John Kerr making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but John Kerr has strayed offside!  

76' - Richard McRoberts tackles Joe Badenhorst and the ball goes loose.  Glynn Zvirekwi slides the ball to Banji Chinodya.  Banji Chinodya finds Glynn Zvirekwi with a short pass.  Glynn Zvirekwi tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Byrnes will come off.  Spencer Keefe is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Liam Flanagan curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Rob Malan.  

80' - With a turn of pace, Rob Malan beats Kieran McNevin.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kieran McNevin will come off.  Ian Flynn joins the game from the bench.  

82' - Rob Malan finds Dave Diya with a short pass.  Ian Flynn successfully tackles Dave Diya and takes possession.  Northern Ireland attempt to counter.  Ian Flynn spots a run from Davie Cary.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Davie Cary takes the ball.  Davie Cary attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

87' - Ian Jongwe finds Rob Malan with a short pass.  Rob Malan plays a long ball to Elliot Bello.  Thomas Killough dispossesses Elliot Bello and the ball goes loose.  Joe Badenhorst sees Banji Chinodya making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  



The match has ended Zimbabwe 0 - 1 Northern Ireland.