Dynamos clinched a record 8th Independence Trophy title 3-2 in a nervous penalty shoot-out that provided an anti-climax to thrilling Uhuru Final at the National Sports Stadium on Tuesday.

Dynamos settled early in the game creating numerous chances in the opening ten minutes through Takunda Sadiki and Emmanuel Mandiranga but were wasteful in front of goal.

Half time came with the scoreline still goalless and it took the tactical genius of Dynamos Lloyd Mutasa who 

brought in Masimba Mambare for Sadiki 10 minutes into the second half to break the deadlock. The move paid off as Mambare scored following a back heel from an impresive  Quality Kangadze’s in the 59th minute who set up Mambare to slot the ball past Ariel Sibanda.

The goal was hotly disputed by Bosso players who felt a Dynamos player had been in an offside position.

Highlanders then took control of the game as they searched for an equalizer and twice former Dembare striker Rodrick Mutuma failed to convert from close range.

Bosso’s never die spirit paid off deep into time added on as Prince Dube ghosted down the right wing and crossed the ball which was handled by Elaisha Muroiwa in box and referee Brighton Chimene gave Highlanders a penalty that was coverted by Ralph Matema to set up a tense but thrilling shoot out.

Both teams started the shootout horribly with Ralph Matema and Ocean Mushure missing the first two penalties.  Peace Makaha eventually converted Dynamos’ last spot kick to hand them the win and $15 000 while Highlanders walked away with $10 000 as the runner up.

In the 3rd and 4th place final FC Platinum edged CAPS United 1-0 at Barobourfields Stadium. William Stima scored from a penalty to hand FC Paltinum 3rd place.