Welcome to the match between Meru orient and Nairobi F.C.

3'

Patrick Banks played the ball to Rob Power's feet, Rob Power took possession of the ball before Tamirat Murunga could reach it.

Rob Power played a perfect pass for Patrick Banks, Patrick Banks latched onto the ball before Salongo Gichonga could cut it out.

Patrick Banks dribbled past Tamirat Murunga.

Patrick Banks passed the ball to Tobin Griffin, Tobin Griffin trapped the ball nicely before Njau Semid could cut it out.

Tobin Griffin made space for himself and fired off a shot. Moges Dalila approached too late to clear the danger.

However, Tobin Griffin put it well over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

5'

Rob Power attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Tamirat Murunga.

6'

Salongo Gichonga directed the ball nicely to Tamirat Murunga, Rob Power couldn't cut it.

Tamirat Murunga delivered the ball in from wide, Patrick Banks couldn't cut out the pass.

Moges Maalin rose bravely above Quincey Hewitt to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Edwyn Peak did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Moges Maalin capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Meru orient 1 - 0 Nairobi F.C.

8'

Melesse Hassan aimed the corner for the near post.

Moges Dalila got well above Merlin Tennison to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Edwyn Peak did well to turn the ball round the post.

9'

Alf Roderick received a yellow card.

Horace Croft jinked confidently past Tamirat Murunga.

Horace Croft found a chance to score from medium range but Salongo Gichonga made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

11'

Alf Roderick tried to dribble past Teferi Kalule but failed.

12'

Forest Hutson jinked past Fasilidas Otieno.

Forest Hutson hit the ball forward to Damian Smalls, the ball was picked up by Damian Smalls before Moges Maalin could intercept.

Damian Smalls struck the ball with fury but Moges Dalila threw himself in front of the shot.

13'

Patrick Banks played a pinpoint pass to Rob Power, Tamirat Murunga couldn't reach it.

Rob Power put a low cross in to the far post, Salongo Gichonga couldn't cut it.

Horace Croft aimed a one touch pass to his right. Njau Semid missed his interception.

14'

Moges Maalin made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Damian Smalls.

15'

Alf Roderick took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

21'

Melesse Hassan sent over the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

24'

Teferi Kalule tried to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Tobin Griffin.

25'

Alf Roderick played a perfect pass for Tobin Griffin, Tobin Griffin took it in his stride before Teferi Kalule could cut it out.

Tobin Griffin failed in his attempt to play it past Basel Letipilia.

27'

Stirling Nwosu received a yellow card.

28'

Salongo Gichonga attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Patrick Banks.

29'

Moges Dalila tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

30'

Salongo Gichonga turned with the ball past Rob Power.

Salongo Gichonga had the strength to hold off Patrick Banks.

Salongo Gichonga found a perfect spot and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Quincey Hewitt approached too late to block it.

But it went over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

32'

Tamirat Murunga played the ball to Salongo Gichonga's feet, Salongo Gichonga picked up on the ball before Damian Smalls could intercept.

Salongo Gichonga tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Rob Power.

33'

Basel Letipilia sprinted to escape from Tobin Griffin.

Basel Letipilia got the float cross in from the wing, Alf Roderick couldn't cut it.

Melesse Hassan got up above Quincey Hewitt, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Melesse Hassan put it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

34'

Alf Roderick was in a lot of pain and had to go off.

Rolph Oliverson came on for the injured Alf Roderick.

A long ball was hit up field by Salongo Gichonga,Rob Power failed to reach the ball.

Tamirat Murunga jumped above Quincey Hewitt, then headed the ball upfield.

Njau Semid got free in the penalty area and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Merlin Tennison failed to block the shot.

Edwyn Peak could only parry it.

35'

Moges Maalin directed the ball to Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno took it in his stride before Damian Smalls could reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno fed the ball forward to Dula Rono, Horace Croft stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dula Rono played a perfect pass for Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule picked up on the ball before Merlin Tennison could reach it.

From wide of the goal, Teferi Kalule managed to curl in a shot but Quincey Hewitt removed the danger.

36'

Salongo Gichonga passed along the floor for Tamirat Murunga to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Tamirat Murunga before Rob Power could cut it out.

Tamirat Murunga tried to skip past the challenge of Patrick Banks but Patrick Banks blocked Tamirat Murunga in a good, clean tackle.

37'

Horace Croft tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Fasilidas Otieno.

39'

Basel Letipilia tried to feed the high ball but Tobin Griffin got to the ball first.

40'

Patrick Banks skipped past Tamirat Murunga.

Patrick Banks supplied a low cross, Salongo Gichonga tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Damian Smalls immediately fired in a shot at goal before Njau Semid could clear it away.

Tabu Mulifi saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

41'

The freekick was taken by Basel Letipilia. Saved by Edwyn Peak .

42'

Basel Letipilia ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Dula Rono headed it to the goal but Quincey Hewitt used his head to clear the ball.

43'

Patrick Banks tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Njau Semid.

44'

Moges Dalila lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

45'

Fasilidas Otieno got past Damian Smalls.

Fasilidas Otieno directed the ball to Dula Rono, Horace Croft couldn't reach it.

Dula Rono shot for the top corner but Merlin Tennison got in and cleared the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Nairobi F.C. were unfortunate to go in behind.Meru orient had 56% possession in the match, while Nairobi F.C. had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Salongo Gichonga turned with the ball past Rolph Oliverson.

Salongo Gichonga delivered a low cross, Rob Power couldn't reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Merlin Tennison scrambled the ball away.

50'

Basel Letipilia directed the ball to Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule trapped the ball nicely before Tobin Griffin could intercept.

Teferi Kalule crossed the ball low into the box, Rolph Oliverson couldn't cut it.

Dula Rono ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot on the ball past Quincey Hewitt.

Edwyn Peak failed to clear the ball away ... A fine goal all round by Dula Rono !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Meru orient 2 - 0 Nairobi F.C.

51'

Basel Letipilia unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Tobin Griffin got in and cleared the danger.

52'

Fasilidas Otieno tried to get onto the pass but Damian Smalls made it first to the ball and intercepted.

58'

Basel Letipilia tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Tobin Griffin.

59'

Patrick Banks flicked the ball over Tamirat Murunga's head !.

Patrick Banks tried to centre the ball but Salongo Gichonga came close and blocked it.

61'

Patrick Banks attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Tamirat Murunga.

64'

Moges Maalin tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Damian Smalls.

65'

Salongo Gichonga skipped easily past the challenge of Damian Smalls.

Salongo Gichonga got the float cross in from the wing, Rob Power couldn't cut it.

Melesse Hassan headed it across the goal but Merlin Tennison headed clear the danger.

66'

Damian Smalls skipped easily past Moges Maalin.

Damian Smalls tried to take the ball past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno nicked the ball from the toes of Damian Smalls.

67'

Stirling Nwosu made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Teferi Kalule.

68'

Moges Maalin curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot clattered off Damian Smalls.

69'

Moges Maalin directed the ball to Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno picked up on the ball before Damian Smalls could reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Horace Croft.

70'

Moges Maalin hit a long ball forward to Moges Dalila, Moges Dalila latched onto the ball before Damian Smalls could reach it.

Moges Dalila made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Quincey Hewitt.

71'

Rolph Oliverson tried to take the ball past Basel Letipilia but Basel Letipilia took the ball away from Rolph Oliverson.

72'

Damian Smalls played a wonderful ball for Horace Croft, Horace Croft trapped the ball nicely before Melesse Hassan could cut it out.

Horace Croft took a medium-ranged shot. Fasilidas Otieno wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Tabu Mulifi did well to tip it round the post.

73'

Salongo Gichonga struck the ball with fury past Patrick Banks from 30 yards.

Edwyn Peak saved well and held the ball.

74'

Horace Croft tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Fasilidas Otieno.

75'

Salongo Gichonga lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Rob Power couldn't reach it.

Melesse Hassan jumped above Quincey Hewitt, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Saved by Edwyn Peak .

77'

Horace Croft tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Moges Maalin.

80'

Damian Smalls went in with a successful block tackle on Moges Maalin before Moges Maalin attempted to deliver the ball.

81'

Fasilidas Otieno could not stop Horace Croft going past him.

Horace Croft escaped from the challenge of Moges Maalin and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Horace Croft put it just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

82'

Damian Smalls had a great opportunity to score from long range but Fasilidas Otieno did well to close down the space.

84'

Tamirat Murunga tried to use his skill to go past Damian Smalls but his possession is lost through a tackle by Damian Smalls.

86'

Moges Maalin made a good pass to Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno took possession of the ball before Damian Smalls could intercept.

Fasilidas Otieno jinked confidently past Horace Croft.

Fasilidas Otieno held up the ball, evading the challenge of Damian Smalls and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But Fasilidas Otieno didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

88'

Salongo Gichonga made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Rob Power.

89'

Yellow card shown to Teferi Kalule.

Tobin Griffin was outmuscled by Basel Letipilia.

Basel Letipilia tried to dribble past Rolph Oliverson but Rolph Oliverson dispossessed Basel Letipilia.

90'

Yellow card shown to Moges Maalin.

91'

Rolph Oliverson tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Basel Letipilia.

92'

Fasilidas Otieno attempted to lift the ball forward but Damian Smalls made it first to the ball and intercepted.

End Match Meru orient 2 - 0 Nairobi F.C.