Welcome to the match between Meru county and Kisumu F.C.

1'

Mason Stacks tried to sprint past Kelile Mariuki but failed.

2'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Hal Patrickson.

3'

Habib Kariamu gave the corner straight to the opposition.

4'

Kelile Mariuki tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Davey Law.

7'

Rolph Farnham hit the ball forward to Fran Edwards, Taddesse Kiptoo failed to reach the ball.

Winfred James received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Fran Edwards, Winfred James took it in his stride before Bekele Ohyancha could cut it out.

Winfred James unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Habib Kariamu got himself between the ball and goal.

8'

Girma Laliza received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ashon Kibaki, Kynaston Barton tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Girma Laliza tried to supply a float cross but Nicholas Rakes got in the way of the ball.

9'

Negus Bazao-Turunku moved the ball forward for Kelile Mariuki, Kelile Mariuki latched onto the ball before Davey Law could cut it out.

Kelile Mariuki tried to put a low cross but Mason Stacks cut out the cross.

12'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Habib Kariamu.

Taddesse Kiptoo went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

13'

Negus Bazao-Turunku tried to get past Mason Stacks but Mason Stacks blocked Negus Bazao-Turunku.

14'

Ashon Kibaki failed in his attempt to twist past Kynaston Barton.

15'

Mason Stacks twisted past Kelile Mariuki.

Mason Stacks tried to twist past Negus Bazao-Turunku but it failed.

19'

Mason Stacks played a wonderful ball for Davey Law, Davey Law latched onto the ball before Kelile Mariuki could reach it.

Pass by Davey Law to Mason Stacks, Negus Bazao-Turunku couldn't reach it.

Mason Stacks sent in a float cross, Kelile Mariuki failed to intercept the pass.

Ashur Laliza jumped above Hal Patrickson, then headed the ball clear.

21'

Ashon Kibaki delivered the ball to Girma Laliza, Girma Laliza picked up on the ball before Kynaston Barton could intercept.

The ball was struck by Girma Laliza from 20 yards out but the shot was charged down by Nicholas Rakes.

22'

Negus Bazao-Turunku passed the ball perfectly to Kelile Mariuki, Davey Law tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kelile Mariuki tried to sprint past Mason Stacks but Mason Stacks took the ball away from Kelile Mariuki.

25'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Mason Stacks.

Ashon Kibaki tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Kynaston Barton intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

26'

Negus Bazao-Turunku skipped past Mason Stacks.

Negus Bazao-Turunku surged past Davey Law!.

The ball was curled in from Negus Bazao-Turunku, Mason Stacks failed to intercept the pass.

Habib Kariamu out-jumped Norman Babcock, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Habib Kariamu's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a poor miss from Habib Kariamu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

28'

Negus Bazao-Turunku brought the play over the halfway line,Mason Stacks failed to reach the ball.

Wami Alier beat Sheard Stidolph to the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Ashur Laliza played a great ball for Kelile Mariuki, Kelile Mariuki trapped the ball nicely before Norman Babcock could reach it.

Kelile Mariuki unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Sheard Stidolph charged down the shot.

32'

Taddesse Kiptoo ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Kelile Mariuki won the ball in the air from Sheard Stidolph, then had a header for a goal.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

34'

Negus Bazao-Turunku made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Davey Law.

36'

Ashur Laliza dispatched the freekick goalwards. The wall blocked the shot.

38'

Fran Edwards made a pass to Rolph Farnham, Rolph Farnham latched onto the ball before Taddesse Kiptoo could reach it.

Rolph Farnham skipped easily past Bekele Ohyancha.

Pass by Rolph Farnham to Davey Law, Davey Law latched onto the ball before Ashur Laliza could intercept.

Davey Law played a great ball for Norman Babcock, Habib Kariamu missed his interception.

Ashur Laliza executed a block tackle on Norman Babcock before Norman Babcock could pass the ball.

40'

Mason Stacks made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Negus Bazao-Turunku.

41'

Mason Stacks twisted past Kelile Mariuki.

Mason Stacks played the ball high to Winfred James, Negus Bazao-Turunku couldn't cut out the pass.

Winfred James struck it! but Habib Kariamu got in and cleared the danger.

43'

The corner was taken by Nicholas Rakes towards the edge of the area.

Winfred James got above Habib Kariamu to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Shomari Nuer used his fists to clear the ball.

44'

Rolph Farnham played it confidently past Ashur Laliza.

Rolph Farnham directed the ball nicely to Norman Babcock, Norman Babcock latched onto the ball before Taddesse Kiptoo could cut it out.

Norman Babcock found himself with plenty of time and hit a hopeful looking shot. Ashur Laliza approached too late to clear the danger.

Shomari Nuer saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

45'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Bekele Ohyancha.

Rolph Farnham made good use of the scissors dribble. As Taddesse Kiptoo lost his balance, Rolph Farnham dribbled past Taddesse Kiptoo.

Rolph Farnham played a perfect pass for Fran Edwards, Fran Edwards took possession of the ball before Bekele Ohyancha could intercept.

Fran Edwards delivered the ball to Rolph Farnham, Taddesse Kiptoo couldn't reach it.

Rolph Farnham made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Habib Kariamu.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Meru county had 45% possession in the match, while Kisumu F.C. had 55%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ashon Kibaki attempted to chip the ball forward but Fran Edwards intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

47'

Ashon Kibaki made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kynaston Barton.

48'

Ashon Kibaki attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Sheard Stidolph had no problem in intercepting the ball.

51'

Sheard Stidolph struck a long range piledriver!. Taddesse Kiptoo failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

53'

The referee showed Hal Patrickson the red card.

Rolph Farnham went by the challenge of Bekele Ohyancha.

Winfred James picked up Rolph Farnham's superb pass, Taddesse Kiptoo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Winfred James found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Habib Kariamu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Shomari Nuer elected to fist the ball to safety.

54'

Negus Bazao-Turunku tried to sprint past Kynaston Barton but Kynaston Barton blocked Negus Bazao-Turunku.

55'

Kelile Mariuki tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Davey Law had no problem in intercepting the ball.

56'

Bekele Ohyancha made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Fran Edwards.

57'

Ashon Kibaki faked a shot before cutting Kynaston Barton in a different direction.

Ashon Kibaki squared the ball from the wing, Nicholas Rakes failed to reach the ball.

Wami Alier ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner, Norman Babcock approached too late to clear the danger.

Xzavier Coel wan't fast enough to make the save ... Wami Alier scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Meru county 0 - 1 Kisumu F.C.

58'

Rolph Farnham passed the ball through Taddesse Kiptoo'legs to Fran Edwards !!!

Fran Edwards dribbled past Bekele Ohyancha.

Fran Edwards took a shot! but Habib Kariamu made the clearance.

62'

Ashon Kibaki got past Kynaston Barton with ease.

Ashon Kibaki delivered a float cross, Nicholas Rakes couldn't reach it.

Kelile Mariuki got up above Norman Babcock, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Kelile Mariuki put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

63'

Negus Bazao-Turunku knocked a lovely ball for Kelile Mariuki, Davey Law stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vicious shot by Kelile Mariuki for the top corner from distance but Mason Stacks scrambled the ball away.

65'

Mason Stacks played a lovely ball for Nicholas Rakes, Nicholas Rakes took it in his stride before Ashon Kibaki could intercept.

Nicholas Rakes tried to skip past the challenge of Girma Laliza but Girma Laliza won the ball from Nicholas Rakes.

66'

Bekele Ohyancha stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Girma Laliza got to the ball ahead of Norman Babcock, then made an attacking header.

Xzavier Coel failed to save the ball ... Girma Laliza scored !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Meru county 0 - 2 Kisumu F.C.

67'

Negus Bazao-Turunku passed along the floor for Kelile Mariuki to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Kelile Mariuki before Davey Law could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Mason Stacks before Kelile Mariuki could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

68'

Norman Babcock hit the ball from long range. Girma Laliza didn't read the game well enough to block it.

It went just wide by Norman Babcock ... He buried his face in his hands.

69'

Taddesse Kiptoo tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Nicholas Rakes made a great interception.

71'

Negus Bazao-Turunku tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

74'

Negus Bazao-Turunku directed the ball to Kelile Mariuki, Kelile Mariuki latched onto the ball before Davey Law could reach it.

A low cross was delivered by Kelile Mariuki, Mason Stacks missed his interception.

Wami Alier aimed a one touch pass to his right. Sheard Stidolph couldn't reach it.

Good play by Ashon Kibaki in making himself some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Norman Babcock approached too late to tackle him.

But Ashon Kibaki struck the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

75'

Taddesse Kiptoo passed along the floor for Bekele Ohyancha to pick it up, Bekele Ohyancha trapped the ball nicely before Fran Edwards could cut it out.

Bekele Ohyancha surged past Rolph Farnham!.

Bekele Ohyancha found a chance to score but Sheard Stidolph made a crucial intervention!.

76'

Fran Edwards moved the ball forward for Rolph Farnham, Rolph Farnham took it in his stride before Taddesse Kiptoo could intercept.

Rolph Farnham stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Bekele Ohyancha showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

78'

Ashon Kibaki played a wonderful ball for Girma Laliza, the ball was picked up by Girma Laliza before Kynaston Barton could reach it.

The ball was struck by Girma Laliza from 20 yards out but Nicholas Rakes cleared the ball.

79'

Rolph Farnham jinked confidently past Bekele Ohyancha.

Rolph Farnham played a great ball for Fran Edwards, Fran Edwards latched onto the ball before Taddesse Kiptoo could intercept.

Fran Edwards made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Bekele Ohyancha.

81'

Mason Stacks moved the ball forward for Davey Law, the ball was picked up by Davey Law before Negus Bazao-Turunku could intercept.

Kelile Mariuki could not stop Davey Law going past him.

Davey Law swung in a float cross, Negus Bazao-Turunku failed to reach the ball.

Ashur Laliza won the aerial challenge against Fran Edwards, then headed clear the danger.

82'

Mason Stacks floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Sheard Stidolph got ahead of Ashur Laliza to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Shomari Nuer made a stunning save !.

85'

Kynaston Barton tried to get past Girma Laliza but Girma Laliza denied.

86'

Rolph Farnham passed it high to Nicholas Rakes, Bekele Ohyancha couldn't cut it.

Nicholas Rakes fired off a shot but Habib Kariamu hoofed the ball clear.

89'

Bekele Ohyancha made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Fran Edwards.

90'

Negus Bazao-Turunku fed the ball forward to Kelile Mariuki, Davey Law couldn't cut it.

Kelile Mariuki supplied a float cross, Mason Stacks failed to reach the ball.

Girma Laliza performed a diving header toward the goal, Norman Babcock approached too late to head the ball clear.

But Girma Laliza put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

92'

From long range, Mason Stacks bent the ball towards goal but Kelile Mariuki cleared the ball.

93'

Wami Alier played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Rolph Farnham.

End Match Meru county 0 - 2 Kisumu F.C.