*VAR saves Warriors to pick a draw against Mauritius* ___________________________________ `June 5, 2025` ___________________________________ > *Follow The Voice Online News WhatsApp channel:* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaPRQqTHrDZdGRK5yH43 ___________________________________ > *Share The Voice Online News WhatsApp group link:* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DjU5F7Goh3M6M4XSkg81Gx ___________________________________ > *To advertise with The Voice Online News, talk to us here:* https://wa.me/message/PLR6ANGW2RX4I1 ___________________________________ The Warriors’ COSAFA Cup tournament campaign started with a nil-all draw against Mauritius in a Group A match played on Wednesday evening at Free State stadium in South Africa. Zimbabwe sent a youthful squad to COSAFA, with goalkeeper Martin Mapisa (27) as the oldest. Zimbabwe could have gone a goal up before the break, but Tinotenda Meke failed to convert two clear chances in the 32nd and 41st minutes. Coming back to the second half, Mauritius proved to be a better side, as they made several attacks in search of a goal. The Dodos went on to score a goal in the 72nd minute, only for it to be cancelled after the intervention of VAR. Despite making a few changes, the Warriors failed to create meaningful chances upfront, although they dominated possession in the final ten minutes. Team captain Andrew Mbeba almost gave Zimbabwe the much-needed goal in the 91st minute, only for his header to slightly miss the target. Zimbabwe is now sitting third in the group with one point, the same as second-place occupiers Mauritius. Mozambique is topping Group A with 3 points after beating South Africa 1-0, Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors will be back in action on Saturday when they face neighbours South Africa in the second match of the campaign. _*NewZimbabwe*_