Welcome to the match between Meru orient and Kitale villa

1'

Basel Letipilia tried to dribble past Assefa Keino but Assefa Keino didn't allow.

2'

Hakizimana Ivuti tried to take the ball past Basel Letipilia but Basel Letipilia blocked Hakizimana Ivuti in a good, clean tackle.

3'

Hakizimana Ivuti attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Teferi Kalule.

4'

Hakizimana Ivuti directed the ball nicely to Assefa Keino, Assefa Keino took possession of the ball before Teferi Kalule could cut it out.

Assefa Keino tried to curl one in from medium range. Basel Letipilia approached too late to clear the danger.

But it went over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

5'

Moges Maalin played a pinpoint pass to Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno picked up on the ball before Bokhani Matiku could intercept.

Fasilidas Otieno made good use of the scissors dribble. As Degife Kenyatta lost his balance, Fasilidas Otieno dribbled past Degife Kenyatta.

Fasilidas Otieno had a great opportunity to score but Kaleab Gurnah blocked him.

6'

Tamirat Murunga had the strength to hold off Taye Asya.

Tamirat Murunga tried to use his skill to go past Teshome Lwanga but Teshome Lwanga dispossessed Tamirat Murunga.

8'

Teshome Lwanga evaded the challenge of Tamirat Murunga and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Teshome Lwanga got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

9'

Salongo Gichonga tried to skip past the challenge of Teshome Lwanga but Teshome Lwanga robbed Salongo Gichonga.

10'

Fasilidas Otieno escaped from the challenge of Bokhani Matiku and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Fasilidas Otieno struck it just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

11'

Moges Maalin dribbled past Bokhani Matiku.

Moges Maalin hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Degife Kenyatta approached too late to clear the danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Moges Maalin ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

12'

Salongo Gichonga tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Teshome Lwanga.

13'

Assefa Keino hit the ball forward to Hakizimana Ivuti, Hakizimana Ivuti took it in his stride before Teferi Kalule could intercept.

Hakizimana Ivuti bent it from medium range but Basel Letipilia got himself between the ball and goal.

17'

Basel Letipilia tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Assefa Keino.

18'

Hakizimana Ivuti played a pinpoint pass to Assefa Keino, Assefa Keino latched onto the ball before Basel Letipilia could intercept.

Assefa Keino got the float cross in from the wing, Teferi Kalule couldn't cut it.

Bashir Bahati jumped with Njau Semid and won the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Tabu Mulifi was caught out of position ... Bashir Bahati scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans chanted Bashir Bahati's name !

Meru orient 0 - 1 Kitale villa

20'

Hakizimana Ivuti tried to dribble past Moges Maalin but his possession is lost through a tackle by Moges Maalin.

22'

Basel Letipilia looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Asres Mkasa jumped above Njau Semid, then headed the ball clear.

23'

Dula Rono whipped in the freekick. But it went over the bar.

24'

Hakizimana Ivuti shielded the ball from Moges Maalin and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

It went close from Hakizimana Ivuti ... That should have been a goal.

25'

Moges Maalin knocked a lovely ball for Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno took possession of the ball before Bokhani Matiku could reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Degife Kenyatta.

26'

Hakizimana Ivuti made a pass to Assefa Keino, Teferi Kalule failed to intercept the pass.

Assefa Keino shielded the ball from Basel Letipilia and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Assefa Keino scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

27'

Moges Maalin fired off a long shot. Bokhani Matiku didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Moges Maalin got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

30'

Moges Maalin directed the ball to Fasilidas Otieno, Bokhani Matiku couldn't reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno stepped away from Degife Kenyatta and fired off a long shot.

Teka Barre was badly positioned ... Fasilidas Otieno scored a superb effort !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Meru orient 1 - 1 Kitale villa

32'

Basel Letipilia made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Hakizimana Ivuti found himself in the way of the ball.

34'

Degife Kenyatta twisted past Moges Maalin.

Degife Kenyatta looked destined to score from medium range but Fasilidas Otieno went in with a successful block tackle on him.

35'

Teferi Kalule dribbled past Assefa Keino.

Teferi Kalule passed it long to Moges Maalin, Moges Maalin trapped the ball nicely before Hakizimana Ivuti could reach it.

Moges Maalin hit a fierce shot but Asres Mkasa cleared the ball.

36'

Basel Letipilia delivered a long ball for Tamirat Murunga, Tamirat Murunga took it in his stride before Assefa Keino could reach it.

Tamirat Murunga laid it forward to Fasilidas Otieno, Asres Mkasa missed his interception.

Fasilidas Otieno tried an audacious shot on goal but the shot was charged down by Kaleab Gurnah.

37'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Monnyak Marango.

38'

Njau Semid attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball struck Teshome Lwanga.

39'

Kaleab Gurnah dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Kaleab Gurnah didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

41'

Salongo Gichonga swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

42'

Fasilidas Otieno tried to skip past the challenge of Assefa Keino but Assefa Keino robbed Fasilidas Otieno.

43'

Salongo Gichonga tried to get past Teshome Lwanga but his possession is lost through a tackle by Teshome Lwanga.

44'

Basel Letipilia tried to sprint past Asres Mkasa but Asres Mkasa block tackled Basel Letipilia.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Meru orient maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Kitale villa. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Teferi Kalule ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Salongo Gichonga won the aerial challenge against Kaleab Gurnah, then made an attacking header.

Teka Barre saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

49'

Moges Maalin hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Bokhani Matiku approached too late to tackle him.

But Moges Maalin put it wide ... It was a poor effort from Moges Maalin. He was lacking match sharpness.

51'

Teshome Lwanga tried an in-swinging corner.

Degife Kenyatta out-jumped Njau Semid, then attempted a looping header at goal.

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

52'

Salongo Gichonga tried to play a long ball but Teshome Lwanga had no problem in intercepting the ball.

55'

Degife Kenyatta hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot cannoned off Fasilidas Otieno.

57'

Fasilidas Otieno attempted to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Bokhani Matiku.

58'

Moges Maalin made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Bokhani Matiku found himself in the way of the ball.

59'

Degife Kenyatta tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Fasilidas Otieno.

60'

Monnyak Marango jinked confidently past Teferi Kalule.

Monnyak Marango took the ball out of his own half,Basel Letipilia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bashir Bahati challenged Njau Semid for a heading, then headed at goal.

Tabu Mulifi made a save.

61'

Degife Kenyatta directed the ball to Hakizimana Ivuti, Hakizimana Ivuti took it in his stride before Basel Letipilia could intercept.

Hakizimana Ivuti tried to skip past the challenge of Teferi Kalule but Teferi Kalule blocked Hakizimana Ivuti.

62'

Basel Letipilia sent it long looking for Dula Rono, Dula Rono controlled the ball when bringing it down before Bokhani Matiku could intercept.

Dula Rono made space for himself and tried to lob the ball at goal. Kaleab Gurnah didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Teka Barre tried to save but he couldn ... Dula Rono scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... The fans chanted Dula Rono's name !

Meru orient 2 - 1 Kitale villa

63'

Assefa Keino whipped in the corner.

Degife Kenyatta headed at goal but Njau Semid headed clear the danger.

64'

Bokhani Matiku tried to twist past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno block tackled Bokhani Matiku.

65'

Hakizimana Ivuti fed the ball forward to Assefa Keino, Assefa Keino trapped the ball nicely before Teferi Kalule could reach it.

Assefa Keino tried to put a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Basel Letipilia.

66'

Basel Letipilia tried to dribble past Assefa Keino but Assefa Keino took the ball away from Basel Letipilia.

67'

Salongo Gichonga tried to get past Teshome Lwanga but failed.

68'

Fasilidas Otieno tried to move the ball forward but Degife Kenyatta intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

69'

Kaleab Gurnah stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Teferi Kalule got to the ball first.

71'

Moges Dalila made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Teshome Lwanga.

72'

Teferi Kalule dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Teferi Kalule blazed it over the bar.

73'

Teferi Kalule dribbled past Hakizimana Ivuti.

Teferi Kalule tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Assefa Keino.

74'

Moges Maalin knocked a long ball to Dula Rono, Dula Rono trapped the ball nicely before Degife Kenyatta could reach it.

Dula Rono took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but the shot clattered off Kaleab Gurnah.

75'

Degife Kenyatta sent in the freekick. Degife Kenyatta got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

76'

Bokhani Matiku had a crack at goal from the freekick. But Bokhani Matiku put it wide of the goal.

77'

Teferi Kalule blocked Assefa Keino in a good, clean tackle before Assefa Keino attempted to pass the ball.

81'

Melesse Hassan swiftly put in the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Melesse Hassan.

82'

Teferi Kalule played a lovely ball for Njau Semid, Njau Semid took possession of the ball before Assefa Keino could reach it.

Njau Semid shielded the ball from Hakizimana Ivuti and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

Teka Barre did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

86'

Salongo Gichonga could not stop a confident Taye Asya going past him.

A float cross was delivered by Taye Asya, Tamirat Murunga couldn't cut it.

Hakizimana Ivuti challenged Moges Dalila for a heading, then headed the ball forward.

Monnyak Marango found a perfect spot and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Njau Semid approached too late to tackle him.

Tabu Mulifi managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

89'

Asres Mkasa went across and took the corner.

Teshome Lwanga got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Njau Semid used his head to clear the ball.

91'

Fasilidas Otieno chipped the ball toward Dula Rono, Bokhani Matiku failed to intercept the pass.

Dula Rono played the ball to Moges Dalila's feet, the ball was picked up by Moges Dalila before Kaleab Gurnah could intercept.

Moges Dalila chipped the ball goalwards but Asres Mkasa scrambled the ball away.

92'

Hakizimana Ivuti tried to use his skill to go past Teferi Kalule but Teferi Kalule didn't allow.

93'

Hakizimana Ivuti tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Teferi Kalule.

End Match Meru orient 2 - 1 Kitale villa