Highlanders are through to the final of the ZNA Charity Shield after beating FC Platinum on penalties.

Highlanders beat FC Platinum 4-3 in the shootout after the match had ended 1-1 in regular time. Highlanders took the lead in the 53rd minute through Bruce Kangwa.

However FC Platinum levelled matters in the 72nd minute to set up a tense finish.The two teams could not be separated after the 90 minute leading to penalties.

FC Platinum failed to convert two of their spot kicks with Elvis Moyo and Kevin Moyo’s penalties both being saved. Honest Moyo missed for Highlanders before Ralph Matema sealed the win.

The victory keeps Highlanders on course to defend the cup they clinched last season. Highlanders will meet the winner between ZPC Kariba and Harare City.

Starting line ups:

Highlanders:

Sibanda,Chindungwe,H.Moyo,T.Ndlovu,R.Matema,E. Mudzingwa,S.Munawa,J. Daudi.D.Sibanda,B.Kangwa,K.Chimbadzwa
FC Platinum XI:

Magalane, I.Nekati, G.Bello, K.Moyo , E.Moyo , W.Mhango, Masuku, Dzumbunu, W.Musona, H.Bakacheza, Muzondiwa