Defending champions Power Dynamos have been knocked out of this year’s Barclays Cup by Zesco United in a dramatic semifinal clash played today at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe.
Power imploded in a game that they dominated for most of the first half before Zesco hit back against the run of play in the closing stages of the first half.
Midfielder Kondwani Mtonga tapped in a corner from close range with Power’s defenders nowhere in sight in the 44th minute.
A minute later, Clifford Chiplao skipped past two Power defenders to chip the ball over his former Kalulushi Modern Stars team mate Evans Mwewa.
Zesco took control of affairs after the break but were reduced to 10 men after Chileshe Kangwa was sent off by referee Jan Sikazwe for rough play in the 77th minute.
However, three minutes later Power too was down to 10 men after Chiyesu Sakafunfya also saw red.
Zesco will face Zanaco in the final after the latter beat promoted Lime
Hostpurs 5-4 on post-match penalties after a scoreless draw.
Meanwhile in the league, Lusaka Dynamos days in the Super Division continue to look bleak after losing 1-0 away to Red Arrows today at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Across town at Edwin Emboela Stadium, Nkwazi and Choma Eagles played out finished 1-1.
FAZ Super Division
Week 28
23/10/2010
Nchanga Rangers 1(Aubrey Funga)-Green Buffaloes 2(John Musukwa, Dennis Banda)
Forest Rangers 0-Kabwe Warriors 1(Maunga Kabuku)
25/10/2010
Nkana-National Assembly
24/10/2010
Red Arrows 1-Lusaka Dynamos 0
Nkwazi 1-Choma Eagles 1
27/10/2010
Zanaco-Konkola Blades
Roan United-Zesco United
City of Lusaka-Power Dynamos
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Congratulations ZESCO!!! Power do not lose heart, you played. I actually enjoyed this game more than Arsenal versus Man City