Khubvi Peace Makers were booted out of the MTG and PIB Soccer Challenge by Arsenal FC, who beat them 5-4 in their semifinal match at the Makwarela Stadium last Sunday.

Arsenal demonstrated their rough skills in the opening minutes of the game, but the referee calmed the situation by flashing two yellow cards within a short space of time. Their defenders, Tony Mudzungwane and Rinae Goma, were booked for dangerous tackles in the fourth and eighth minute respectively. Arsenal lost shape in the middle of the park shortly after the two yellow cards.

Madambi Badzhi of Peace Makers was brought down within the box in the 24th minute, and the referee was prompted to award a penalty. The keeper of Peace Makers, Zwivhuya Mbengeni, took it upon himself to try his luck from the white spot. He showed the keeper the wrong way to give his side a 1-0 half-time lead.

Arsenal were reduced to 10 men in the 58th minute. Their veteran defender, Tony Mudzungwane, was given his marching orders following a second bookable offence. Mudzungwane tackled Enock Mukwevho from behind.

Peace Makers committed suicide by playing defensive football in the last 20 minutes of the game. It came as no surprise when they conceded a penalty in the 74th minute. Rudzani Mathabi as brought down within the penalty box, and it was a clear penalty for Arsenal. Khuliso Masethe scored from the penalty spot to bring the full-time score to 1-1.

The winner was determined through penalty shootout as a result. Peace Makers managed to convert only three of their chances, while Arsenal scored four. Arsenal will meet Munangwe United Brothers in the final at the Makhuvha Stadium next Tuesday, June 16.