Welcome to the match between Embu athletic and Meru orient

2'

Othieno Dato tried a long range effort but Teferi Kalule cleared the ball.

5'

Kassa Nafula dribbled past Tamirat Murunga.

Kassa Nafula tried to get past Salongo Gichonga but Salongo Gichonga denied.

6'

Tekalgn Dulecha ran up to take the kick. Tekalgn Dulecha struck the ball far too wildly and left Tabu Mulifi with a save!!.

8'

Tekalgn Dulecha hit it high to Tafari Sajjabi, Fasilidas Otieno failed to intercept the pass.

Tafari Sajjabi tried to get onto the pass but The ball came off Njau Semid.

9'

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

10'

Melesse Hassan picked up Moges Maalin's excellent ball, Alemayyehu Nafula missed his interception.

Melesse Hassan played it confidently past Bwana Bahati.

Melesse Hassan passed along the floor for Fasilidas Otieno to pick it up, Fasilidas Otieno latched onto the ball before Debebe Kanogo could cut it out.

Fasilidas Otieno found himself with plenty of time and hit a hopeful looking shot. Amlak Gurnah couldn't reach it.

Kassa Kamade managed to turn it over his bar.

11'

Salongo Gichonga made a pass to Tamirat Murunga, the ball was picked up by Tamirat Murunga before Habte Shikuku could reach it.

Tamirat Murunga sent the ball over from the wing, Kassa Nafula failed to reach the ball.

Dula Rono challenged Debebe Kanogo for a heading, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Kassa Kamade tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... A fine goal all round by Dula Rono !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Embu athletic 0 - 1 Meru orient

12'

Ferid Deiriai made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Teferi Kalule.

15'

Ferid Deiriai passed the ball to Alemayyehu Nafula, Teferi Kalule stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alemayyehu Nafula tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Basel Letipilia closed in and intercepted the ball.

17'

Tekalgn Dulecha played a lovely ball for Bwana Bahati, Bwana Bahati picked up on the ball before Moges Maalin could reach it.

Bwana Bahati tried to skip past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno won the ball from Bwana Bahati.

19'

Moges Maalin passed the ball to Tamirat Murunga, Tamirat Murunga took it in his stride before Bwana Bahati could reach it.

Tamirat Murunga tried to get past Tekalgn Dulecha but it failed.

24'

Tekalgn Dulecha hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Fasilidas Otieno failed to charge down the shot.

But Tekalgn Dulecha struck the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

25'

Debebe Kanogo swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

26'

Kassa Nafula flicked the ball over Tamirat Murunga's head !.

Kassa Nafula sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Salongo Gichonga got himself between the ball and goal.

27'

Dula Rono swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

30'

Fasilidas Otieno made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bwana Bahati blocked it.

32'

Ferid Deiriai stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Teferi Kalule.

34'

Ferid Deiriai tried to play it past Njau Semid but Njau Semid block tackled Ferid Deiriai.

36'

Tamirat Murunga used his skill to go past Tafari Sajjabi.

Tamirat Murunga tried to lob the ball forward but Habte Shikuku blocked it.

37'

Teferi Kalule blocked Tekalgn Dulecha before Tekalgn Dulecha attempted to deliver the ball.

38'

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

39'

Fasilidas Otieno took the ball past Tekalgn Dulecha.

Fasilidas Otieno dribbled past Bwana Bahati.

Fasilidas Otieno took a shot! but Amlak Gurnah cleared the ball.

40'

Ferid Deiriai took the ball past Moges Dalila.

Ferid Deiriai tried to play it past Teferi Kalule but Teferi Kalule didn't allow.

41'

Kassa Nafula attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Tamirat Murunga.

42'

Moges Maalin attempted to lob the ball forward but Bwana Bahati intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

43'

Moges Maalin played a high ball into the area looking for Melesse Hassan, Melesse Hassan took an excellent first touch before Bwana Bahati could reach it.

Melesse Hassan tried to score but he was tackled by Debebe Kanogo.

45'

Teferi Kalule tried to skip past the challenge of Ferid Deiriai but Ferid Deiriai nicked the ball from the toes of Teferi Kalule.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Meru orient took the lead.Embu athletic maintained 56% of possession and 44% for Meru orient. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ferid Deiriai tried to skip past the challenge of Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno didn't allow.

47'

Basel Letipilia passed the ball to Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule picked up on the ball before Ferid Deiriai could intercept.

Teferi Kalule curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot was charged down by Alemayyehu Nafula.

48'

Teferi Kalule attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Alemayyehu Nafula.

49'

Ferid Deiriai tried to chip the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Teferi Kalule.

50'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Moges Maalin.

52'

Basel Letipilia tried an in-swinging corner.

Amlak Gurnah got to the ball ahead of Tamirat Murunga, then headed the ball clear.

53'

Moges Maalin tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Bwana Bahati.

54'

Ferid Deiriai hit a long pass upfield,Teferi Kalule couldn't cut out the pass.

Tekalgn Dulecha had the beating in the air of Moges Dalila, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Held by Tabu Mulifi.

55'

Kassa Nafula played a great ball for Habte Shikuku, Habte Shikuku trapped the ball nicely before Tamirat Murunga could reach it.

Habte Shikuku dribbled confidently past Salongo Gichonga.

Habte Shikuku played a perfect pass for Kassa Nafula, Kassa Nafula picked up on the ball before Moges Dalila could reach it.

Kassa Nafula made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball came off Njau Semid.

57'

Teferi Kalule made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Tekalgn Dulecha.

60'

Salongo Gichonga twisted past Habte Shikuku.

Salongo Gichonga put a float cross , Kassa Nafula failed to intercept the pass.

Dula Rono had the beating in the air of Debebe Kanogo, then headed at goal.

Kassa Kamade gathered the ball safely.

61'

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to use his skill to go past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno block tackled Tekalgn Dulecha.

62'

Salongo Gichonga tried to dart past Kassa Nafula but Kassa Nafula took the ball away from Salongo Gichonga.

63'

Basel Letipilia picked up an injury and had to go off.

Nimulodi Yomba came on for the injured Basel Letipilia.

Ferid Deiriai sprinted to escape from Moges Dalila.

Ferid Deiriai hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Teferi Kalule approached too late to tackle him.

Tabu Mulifi was too slow in reaction ... Ferid Deiriai found the net !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Embu athletic 1 - 1 Meru orient

65'

Moges Maalin sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Bwana Bahati hoofed the ball clear.

66'

Nimulodi Yomba delivered the ball to Teferi Kalule, Kassa Nafula failed to intercept the pass.

Whilst still some way from goal, Teferi Kalule tried to lob the keeper but Alemayyehu Nafula got in and cleared the danger.

68'

Kassa Nafula tried to hit a long ball forward but Tamirat Murunga found himself in the way of the ball.

69'

Kassa Nafula tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Moges Dalila.

70'

Ferid Deiriai tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Teferi Kalule.

71'

Njau Semid directed the ball nicely to Moges Maalin, Moges Maalin trapped the ball nicely before Bwana Bahati could intercept.

Moges Maalin made a good pass to Dula Rono, the ball was picked up by Dula Rono before Tekalgn Dulecha could cut it out.

Good play by Dula Rono in making himself some space and hit a fierce shot. Debebe Kanogo failed to charge down the shot.

But Dula Rono couldn't get it on target ... It was a wasted opportunity.

74'

Tamirat Murunga was outmuscled by Kassa Nafula.

Kassa Nafula had shrugged off the challenge of Salongo Gichonga and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Tabu Mulifi did well to parry it.

75'

Bwana Bahati tried to play a long ball but Moges Maalin read the game well to intercept the ball.

77'

Fasilidas Otieno lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

82'

Tekalgn Dulecha made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Fasilidas Otieno intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

83'

Nimulodi Yomba tried to take the ball past Alemayyehu Nafula but Alemayyehu Nafula block tackled Nimulodi Yomba.

85'

Tamirat Murunga jinked confidently past Habte Shikuku.

Tamirat Murunga tried to chip the ball forward but Kassa Nafula got to the ball first.

86'

Salongo Gichonga attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Habte Shikuku.

87'

Salongo Gichonga faked a shot before cutting Kassa Nafula in a different direction.

Salongo Gichonga fired off a medium-ranged shot but Habte Shikuku hoofed the ball clear.

88'

Tekalgn Dulecha had the strength to hold off Fasilidas Otieno.

Tekalgn Dulecha made a good pass to Othieno Dato, Othieno Dato trapped the ball nicely before Moges Maalin could reach it.

Good play by Othieno Dato in making himself some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Moges Dalila failed to charge down the shot.

Tabu Mulifi tipped the ball round the post.

89'

Nimulodi Yomba skipped easily past the challenge of Ferid Deiriai.

Nimulodi Yomba tried to jink past Alemayyehu Nafula but it failed.

90'

Nimulodi Yomba took the ball past Alemayyehu Nafula.

Nimulodi Yomba tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Ferid Deiriai.

94'

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

95'

Ferid Deiriai passed along the floor for Alemayyehu Nafula to pick it up, Alemayyehu Nafula trapped the ball nicely before Teferi Kalule could cut it out.

Alemayyehu Nafula tried to pass the ball forward but Nimulodi Yomba blocked it.

End Match Embu athletic 1 - 1 Meru orient