Welcome to the match between Meru rangers and Kitale town

3'

Sahlu Kaigwa tried to get past Fasilidas Kiptanui but Sahlu Kaigwa lost the ball to Fasilidas Kiptanui.

4'

Poor corner kick by Hamadi Adong. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

6'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to take the ball past Sissay Gitonga but Sissay Gitonga blocked Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

9'

Sahlu Kaigwa hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Bashir Mulifi approached too late to tackle him.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He should have scored.

10'

Bashir Mulifi tried to dribble past Abdikarim Dalila but Abdikarim Dalila succesfully won the ball from Bashir Mulifi.

12'

Bashir Mulifi made an attempt to move the ball forward but Abdikarim Dalila closed in and intercepted the ball.

13'

Tsega Nafula tried to take the ball past Jaja Rhamah but failed.

15'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid surged past Sissay Gitonga!.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Bashir Mulifi.

16'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid received a yellow card.

Aklilu Akii-Bua delivered the ball to Hamadi Adong, Hamadi Adong took it in his stride before Zewde Dada could cut it out.

Tsega Nafula received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Hamadi Adong, Tsega Nafula trapped the ball nicely before Jaja Rhamah could intercept.

Tsega Nafula blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Meles Kariuki scrambled the ball away.

17'

Bashir Mulifi tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

18'

Meles Kariuki played the ball into the area,Aklilu Akii-Bua couldn't cut out the pass.

Zuberi Mutesa got above Henock Kamoga to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Sissay Gitonga made an attempt to move the ball forward but Hamadi Adong closed in and intercepted the ball.

19'

Fasilidas Kiptanui hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Hamadi Adong failed to block the shot.

But Fasilidas Kiptanui struck the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

21'

Bashir Mulifi played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Abdikarim Dalila.

26'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Zewde Dada.

28'

Aklilu Akii-Bua hit the ball forward to Tsega Nafula, Tsega Nafula trapped the ball nicely before Zuberi Mutesa could intercept.

Tsega Nafula played a lovely ball for Haregewoin Matiku, Haregewoin Matiku took it in his stride before Jaja Rhamah could reach it.

A float cross was delivered by Haregewoin Matiku, Meles Kariuki failed to reach the ball.

Zewde Dada rose bravely above Kinfu Marango to win the ball and retained possession.

29'

Fasilidas Kiptanui attempted to play a long ball but Henock Kamoga got in the way of the ball.

30'

Berhane Gasana hit the ball forward past Haliu Salim to Haregewoin Matiku.

Haregewoin Matiku tried to supply a float cross but The ball cannoned off Fasilidas Kiptanui.

35'

Berhane Gasana fed the ball forward to Haregewoin Matiku, Haregewoin Matiku took it in his stride before Haliu Salim could cut it out.

Haregewoin Matiku had the pace to beat Fasilidas Kiptanui.

Haregewoin Matiku tried to deliver a low cross but The ball struck Haliu Salim.

36'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid skipped past Sissay Gitonga.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid delivered the ball to Kinfu Marango, Bashir Mulifi missed his interception.

From a tight angle, Kinfu Marango still managed to get a shot in but the shot cannoned off Zewde Dada.

38'

Meles Kariuki tried to play it past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Aklilu Akii-Bua didn't allow.

39'

Zuberi Mutesa hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Berhane Gasana cleared the ball from danger.

40'

Fasilidas Kiptanui tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Haregewoin Matiku.

41'

Haliu Salim shot from 30 yards but Aklilu Akii-Bua blocked the shot.

42'

Tsega Nafula played a long ball looking for the head of Sahlu Kaigwa, Sahlu Kaigwa controlled the ball when bringing it down before Meles Kariuki could intercept.

Sahlu Kaigwa found himself in some space and shot for the top corner. Tembo Ngena approached too late to clear the danger.

But Sahlu Kaigwa put it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

44'

Sissay Gitonga tried to pass the ball forward but Abdikarim Dalila had no problem in intercepting the ball.

45'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Haregewoin Matiku.

Kinfu Marango tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Jaja Rhamah intercepted but couldn't control.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Meru rangers maintained 51% of possession and 49% for Kitale town. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Aklilu Akii-Bua had the strength to hold off Jaja Rhamah.

Aklilu Akii-Bua tried to cross into the box but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Meles Kariuki.

47'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Sissay Gitonga.

48'

Fasilidas Kiptanui tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Haregewoin Matiku.

49'

Bashir Mulifi made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

50'

Fasilidas Kiptanui tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Haregewoin Matiku.

51'

Poor corner kick delivered by Bashir Mulifi that went straight to the opposition.

53'

Tsega Nafula made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Jaja Rhamah intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

54'

Meles Kariuki directed the ball to Jaja Rhamah, Jaja Rhamah latched onto the ball before Tsega Nafula could reach it.

Jaja Rhamah sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Aklilu Akii-Bua cleared the ball from danger.

57'

Sahlu Kaigwa played a pinpoint pass to Tsega Nafula, Tsega Nafula took possession of the ball before Jaja Rhamah could cut it out.

Tsega Nafula delivered a float cross, Meles Kariuki failed to reach the ball.

Berhane Gasana had the beating in the air of Tembo Ngena, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But Berhane Gasana didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

60'

Haliu Salim was shown a yellow card.

Fasilidas Kiptanui tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Berhane Gasana made the clearance.

61'

Tsega Nafula directed the ball to Berhane Gasana, Berhane Gasana took possession of the ball before Mhadi Chuike could reach it.

Berhane Gasana tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Jaja Rhamah.

63'

Haliu Salim executed a block tackle on Berhane Gasana before Berhane Gasana tried to get onto the pass.

66'

Bashir Mulifi made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Abdikarim Dalila.

69'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Sissay Gitonga got to the ball first.

70'

Kinfu Marango ran up to take the corner.

Tsega Nafula attempted a looping header at goal but Zewde Dada headed clear the danger.

72'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid directed the ball to Abdikarim Dalila, Abdikarim Dalila took possession of the ball before Haliu Salim could cut it out.

Abdikarim Dalila made a good pass to Kinfu Marango, Kinfu Marango trapped the ball nicely before Sissay Gitonga could reach it.

Kinfu Marango got free in the penalty area and tried to lob it over the keeper. Zewde Dada approached too late to block it.

But Kinfu Marango scooped it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

73'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Sissay Gitonga removed the danger.

74'

Meles Kariuki had the strength to hold off Tsega Nafula.

Meles Kariuki tried to centre the ball but Aklilu Akii-Bua came close and blocked it.

75'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to get past Sissay Gitonga but Sissay Gitonga succesfully won the ball from Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

76'

Fasilidas Kiptanui powered past Berhane Gasana!.

Fasilidas Kiptanui played it past Haregewoin Matiku.

Fasilidas Kiptanui made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Henock Kamoga.

77'

Tsega Nafula sprinted past Jaja Rhamah.

Tsega Nafula bent it from medium range. Meles Kariuki failed to block the shot.

Mustefa Kisulu failed to save the ball ... A fine goal all round by Tsega Nafula !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Meru rangers 1 - 0 Kitale town

78'

Aklilu Akii-Bua aimed the corner at the far post.

Henock Kamoga tried to head the ball upfield but Zewde Dada made it across to block the header.

80'

Berhane Gasana went across and took the corner.

Zewde Dada won the aerial challenge against Hamadi Adong, then headed clear the danger.

82'

Haregewoin Matiku blocked Fasilidas Kiptanui before Fasilidas Kiptanui tried to get onto the pass.

83'

Berhane Gasana hit the ball forward to Abdikarim Dalila, Abdikarim Dalila picked up on the ball before Haliu Salim could intercept.

Abdikarim Dalila tried to put the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Fasilidas Kiptanui.

85'

Berhane Gasana turned with the ball past Haliu Salim.

Berhane Gasana tried his luck with a medium range chip. Fasilidas Kiptanui failed to charge down the shot.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

86'

Fasilidas Kiptanui passed along the floor for Haliu Salim to pick it up, Haliu Salim trapped the ball nicely before Haregewoin Matiku could reach it.

Pass by Haliu Salim to Meles Kariuki, Meles Kariuki picked up on the ball before Berhane Gasana could reach it.

Meles Kariuki tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but The ball ricocheted off Haregewoin Matiku.

87'

Bashir Mulifi attempted to lob the ball forward but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid came close and blocked it.

88'

Sahlu Kaigwa gave the corner straight to the opposition.

91'

Fasilidas Kiptanui tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Berhane Gasana.

92'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid lost the ball to Sissay Gitonga's block tackle before Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid attempted to deliver the ball.

End Match Meru rangers 1 - 0 Kitale town