Welcome to the match between Meru orient and Kitale rangers

2'

Kigeri Mutegwamaso played it past Teferi Kalule.

Kigeri Mutegwamaso tried to swing in a float cross but The ball cannoned off Basel Letipilia.

3'

Njau Semid tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Bikila Magambo.

5'

Salongo Gichonga tried a long range effort. Gebre-Giorgios Yongo couldn't reach it.

Salongo Gichonga was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

6'

Salongo Gichonga shielded the ball from Semere Mutegwamaso and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Tekalgn Chudasama watched it sail harmlessly over ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

7'

Bikila Magambo attempted to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Fasilidas Otieno.

9'

Basel Letipilia tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Omari Kirunda.

10'

Adinew Fujo tried to chip the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Salongo Gichonga.

11'

Basel Letipilia made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Saka Babla.

14'

Kigeri Mutegwamaso sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

16'

Semere Mutegwamaso block tackled Moges Dalila before Moges Dalila attempted to deliver the ball.

17'

Bikila Magambo twisted past Moges Maalin.

Bikila Magambo hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Fasilidas Otieno approached too late to tackle him.

Tabu Mulifi tipped the ball round the post.

18'

Saka Babla attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Teferi Kalule.

19'

Tamirat Murunga struck a long range piledriver! but the shot clattered off Ndungu Nyaga.

20'

Salongo Gichonga delivered the ball to Tamirat Murunga, Tamirat Murunga trapped the ball nicely before Ndungu Nyaga could reach it.

Tamirat Murunga passed the ball to Salongo Gichonga, Salongo Gichonga took possession of the ball before Semere Mutegwamaso could reach it.

Salongo Gichonga blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Ndungu Nyaga scrambled the ball away.

21'

Kigeri Mutegwamaso tried to dribble past Teferi Kalule but Teferi Kalule succesfully won the ball from Kigeri Mutegwamaso.

22'

Teferi Kalule received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Njau Semid, the ball was picked up by Teferi Kalule before Gabre Kwachum could intercept.

Teferi Kalule held up the ball, evading the challenge of Bikila Magambo and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But Teferi Kalule scooped it well over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

23'

Gabre Kwachum hit the ball forward to Ndungu Nyaga, Ndungu Nyaga picked up on the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could reach it.

Ndungu Nyaga tried to play it past Moges Maalin but Ndungu Nyaga lost the ball to Moges Maalin's block tackle.

27'

Tamirat Murunga had a great opportunity to score from long range but Ndungu Nyaga gave him no space .

28'

Moges Dalila hit the freekick toward the goal. Tekalgn Chudasama failed to save. ...

Meru orient 1 - 0 Kitale rangers

29'

Basel Letipilia played a wonderful ball for Teferi Kalule, the ball was picked up by Teferi Kalule before Kigeri Mutegwamaso could cut it out.

Teferi Kalule struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Saka Babla wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Tekalgn Chudasama did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

31'

Bikila Magambo attempted to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Moges Maalin.

32'

Teferi Kalule tried to sprint past Saka Babla but Saka Babla robbed Teferi Kalule.

33'

Salongo Gichonga went by the challenge of Ndungu Nyaga.

Salongo Gichonga crossed the ball high into the box, Semere Mutegwamaso failed to reach the ball.

Melesse Hassan out-jumped Adinew Fujo, then headed the ball forward.

Good play by Tamirat Murunga in making himself some space and shot for the top corner. Asfaw Aisha approached too late to block it.

Tekalgn Chudasama did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

35'

Teferi Kalule tried to chip the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Saka Babla.

36'

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

38'

Fasilidas Otieno found a chance to score from long range but Semere Mutegwamaso made an important challenge!.

39'

Gabre Kwachum went in with a successful block tackle on Basel Letipilia before Basel Letipilia tried to get onto the pass.

42'

Pass by Fasilidas Otieno to Salongo Gichonga, the ball was picked up by Salongo Gichonga before Gabre Kwachum could reach it.

Salongo Gichonga played a wonderful ball for Dula Rono, Dula Rono trapped the ball nicely before Bikila Magambo could intercept.

Moges Dalila picked up Dula Rono's excellent ball, Adinew Fujo missed his interception.

Moges Dalila found himself in some space and aimed for the top corner. Asfaw Aisha approached too late to clear the danger.

But Moges Dalila put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

43'

Salongo Gichonga attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Ndungu Nyaga approached too late to clear the danger.

Salongo Gichonga left Tekalgn Chudasama with an easy save.

45'

Tamirat Murunga played a perfect pass for Salongo Gichonga, Salongo Gichonga latched onto the ball before Ndungu Nyaga could reach it.

Salongo Gichonga delivered the ball to Tamirat Murunga, the ball was picked up by Tamirat Murunga before Semere Mutegwamaso could intercept.

Tamirat Murunga looked destined to score from medium range but Ndungu Nyaga made an crucial challenge!.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Kitale rangers were unfortunate to go in behind.Meru orient had 60% possession in the match, while Kitale rangers had 40%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Semere Mutegwamaso was struggling and had to go off.

Asrat Gachu replaced the injured Semere Mutegwamaso.

Moges Maalin delivered the ball to Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno picked up on the ball before Bikila Magambo could intercept.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to sprint past Gabre Kwachum but Gabre Kwachum nicked the ball from the toes of Fasilidas Otieno.

47'

Moges Maalin directed the ball nicely to Fasilidas Otieno, Gabre Kwachum missed his interception.

Fasilidas Otieno moved the ball forward for Melesse Hassan, Bikila Magambo failed to intercept the pass.

Good play by Melesse Hassan in making himself some space and struck the ball with fury. Asfaw Aisha failed to charge down the shot.

Tekalgn Chudasama did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Melesse Hassan scored a goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Meru orient 2 - 0 Kitale rangers

49'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Kigeri Mutegwamaso.

Salongo Gichonga was outmuscled by Asrat Gachu.

Tamirat Murunga was outmuscled by Asrat Gachu.

Asrat Gachu found a gap and attempted a thunderous drive. Njau Semid approached too late to tackle him.

Tabu Mulifi watched it sail harmlessly over ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

51'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tamirat Murunga.

Basel Letipilia hit the ball forward to Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule trapped the ball nicely before Kigeri Mutegwamaso could reach it.

Teferi Kalule put a float cross , Saka Babla couldn't cut it.

Asfaw Aisha jumped above Basel Letipilia, then headed clear the danger.

55'

Gebre-Giorgios Yongo lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

58'

Bikila Magambo played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Fasilidas Otieno.

59'

Moges Maalin tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bikila Magambo made a great interception.

61'

Gebre-Giorgios Yongo took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

64'

Kigeri Mutegwamaso tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Teferi Kalule.

66'

Basel Letipilia was pressed by Kigeri Mutegwamaso but he evaded the challenge and shot from 30 yards.

But Basel Letipilia's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

67'

Gabre Kwachum surged past Fasilidas Otieno!.

Gabre Kwachum looked certain to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Moges Maalin's pressure.

69'

Salongo Gichonga passed the ball to Tamirat Murunga, Tamirat Murunga latched onto the ball before Asrat Gachu could reach it.

Tamirat Murunga tried to supply a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Ndungu Nyaga.

71'

Asrat Gachu failed in his attempt to dribble past Tamirat Murunga.

73'

Moges Maalin tried to dribble past Gabre Kwachum but Gabre Kwachum robbed Moges Maalin.

74'

Ndungu Nyaga tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Tamirat Murunga did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

75'

Moges Maalin spotted Salongo Gichonga in the area and lobbed the ball in, Salongo Gichonga brought the ball down well before Kigeri Mutegwamaso could intercept.

Salongo Gichonga took a shot! but the shot clattered off Adinew Fujo.

76'

Salongo Gichonga tried to hit a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ndungu Nyaga.

77'

Moges Maalin tried to hit a long ball forward but Bikila Magambo intercepted but couldn't control.

78'

Moges Maalin looked certain to score from long range but Saka Babla made the last ditch tackle.

79'

Moges Maalin tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Gabre Kwachum.

83'

Ndungu Nyaga gave the corner straight to the opposition.

85'

Moges Maalin tried to move the ball forward but Omari Kirunda got in the way of the ball.

86'

Saka Babla struck the freekick through the wall into the back of the net. Tabu Mulifi had no chance. ...

Meru orient 2 - 1 Kitale rangers

87'

Tamirat Murunga aimed the corner at the far post.

Moges Dalila got to the ball before Asfaw Aisha, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Tekalgn Chudasama was caught out of position ... A great goal from a fine move by Moges Dalila !!! ... The fans chanted Moges Dalila's name !

Meru orient 3 - 1 Kitale rangers

88'

Kigeri Mutegwamaso skipped easily past the challenge of Teferi Kalule.

Kigeri Mutegwamaso made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball bounced off Basel Letipilia.

89'

Moges Maalin played it past Gabre Kwachum.

Moges Maalin fed the ball forward to Dula Rono, the ball was picked up by Dula Rono before Bikila Magambo could reach it.

Dula Rono found himself with plenty of time and hit a fierce shot. Asfaw Aisha couldn't reach it.

Tekalgn Chudasama gathered the ball safely.

90'

Ndungu Nyaga was outmuscled by Salongo Gichonga.

Salongo Gichonga surged past Asrat Gachu!.

Salongo Gichonga tried to centre the ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ndungu Nyaga.

91'

Fasilidas Otieno lofted the ball over to Salongo Gichonga, Gabre Kwachum couldn't reach it.

Salongo Gichonga fed the ball forward to Moges Dalila, the ball was picked up by Moges Dalila before Adinew Fujo could reach it.

Moges Dalila tried an audacious shot on goal but Asfaw Aisha made the clearance.

92'

Moges Maalin tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Gabre Kwachum.

93'

Poor corner kick delivered by Bikila Magambo that went straight to the opposition.

End Match Meru orient 3 - 1 Kitale rangers