Terrence Mawawa

Zimbabwe Warriors gaffer Sunday Chidzambwa yesterday said the players made the game difficult for themselves because they underrated the Zebras of Botswana.

Chidzambwa indicated the players underrated Botswana and it was difficult to adjust after the Zebras proved to be a formidable force.

“The players were complacent, and this made it difficult for us,” said Chidzambwa.

“Botswana are a good team and their football has changed tremendously over the past years,” said Chidzambwa.

“I want to applaud the fans for their tremendous support. Last year they did the same thing. I urge them to come out in numbers once again in the next match,” added Chidzambwa.

Zimbabwe took a first-half lead through Evans Rusike but allowed Botswana to get back into the match in the second period.

The Warriors needed the brilliance of goalkeeper George Chigova who saved three penalties to progress to the semi-finals. They will play Lesotho on Wednesday.