Welcome to the match between Meru rangers and Meru orient

1'

Salongo Gichonga tried to play it past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Aklilu Akii-Bua won the ball from Salongo Gichonga.

2'

Aklilu Tengelei sprinted past Teferi Kalule.

Aklilu Tengelei was pressed by Basel Letipilia but he evaded the challenge and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

But Aklilu Tengelei couldn't get it on target ... It was a shocking miss.

3'

Moges Maalin tried to dribble past Kinfu Marango but Kinfu Marango didn't allow.

5'

Haregewoin Matiku sent in the freekick. Good goalkeeping by Tabu Mulifi to block the shot with his body.

6'

Moges Maalin was pressed by Aklilu Akii-Bua but he evaded the challenge and hit the ball from long range.

But Moges Maalin scooped it over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

7'

Aklilu Akii-Bua could not stop Basel Letipilia going past him.

Basel Letipilia tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Aklilu Tengelei failed to charge down the shot.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

10'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Fasilidas Otieno before Henock Kamoga could pass the ball.

11'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to jink past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno cleanly tackled the ball.

12'

Henock Kamoga fired in the freekick. But Henock Kamoga blazed it over the bar.

14'

Abdikarim Dalila flicked the ball over Fasilidas Otieno's head !.

Abdikarim Dalila tried to jink past Moges Maalin but Moges Maalin blocked Abdikarim Dalila.

15'

Salongo Gichonga tried to hit a long ball forward but Haregewoin Matiku found himself in the way of the ball.

16'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid was shown a yellow card.

Haregewoin Matiku went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

18'

Aklilu Akii-Bua passed a long ball,Salongo Gichonga failed to reach the ball.

Kinfu Marango played the ball forward right away. Njau Semid tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

19'

Sahlu Kaigwa went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

21'

Moges Maalin directed the ball nicely to Fasilidas Otieno, Abdikarim Dalila failed to intercept the pass.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to dribble past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid took the ball away from Fasilidas Otieno.

24'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Teferi Kalule.

25'

Basel Letipilia attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Aklilu Akii-Bua.

27'

Haregewoin Matiku floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Kinfu Marango climbed above Moges Dalila, then flicked the ball forward.

Sahlu Kaigwa directed the ball to Aklilu Tengelei, the ball was picked up by Aklilu Tengelei before Njau Semid could reach it.

Aklilu Tengelei made space for himself and aimed for the top corner. Moges Dalila approached too late to tackle him.

But Aklilu Tengelei couldn't get it on target ... He should have hit the target at least.

29'

Kinfu Marango had a go from the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

31'

Aklilu Tengelei took the ball confidently past Teferi Kalule.

Aklilu Tengelei tried to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Basel Letipilia.

32'

Moges Maalin tried to get past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid but failed.

33'

Basel Letipilia hit the ball high towards Dula Rono in the area, Dula Rono brought the ball down well before Aklilu Akii-Bua could reach it.

Dula Rono found a perfect spot and tried to lob it over the keeper. Henock Kamoga wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Dol Babito saved and held the ball.

34'

Aklilu Tengelei moved the ball forward for Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid, Fasilidas Otieno failed to intercept the pass.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid passed along the floor for Aklilu Akii-Bua to pick it up, Aklilu Akii-Bua picked up on the ball before Moges Maalin could reach it.

Njau Semid executed a block tackle on Aklilu Akii-Bua before Aklilu Akii-Bua attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

36'

Moges Maalin shot from 30 yards but Abdikarim Dalila threw himself in front of the shot.

37'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid played a wonderful ball for Abdikarim Dalila, the ball was picked up by Abdikarim Dalila before Fasilidas Otieno could cut it out.

Abdikarim Dalila tried to jink past Moges Maalin but his possession is lost through a tackle by Moges Maalin.

38'

Berhane Gasana tried to use his skill to go past Salongo Gichonga but Salongo Gichonga robbed Berhane Gasana.

39'

Salongo Gichonga tried to use his skill to go past Haregewoin Matiku but Haregewoin Matiku succesfully won the ball from Salongo Gichonga.

40'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Teferi Kalule.

41'

Poor corner kick delivered by Aklilu Akii-Bua that went straight to the opposition.

42'

Salongo Gichonga was pressed by Sahlu Kaigwa but he evaded the challenge and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Salongo Gichonga sent it far too high ... It was a poor miss from Salongo Gichonga. He looked like he was short of match practice.

44'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Moges Dalila.

Haregewoin Matiku swung the corner into the box.

Njau Semid beat Abdikarim Dalila to the ball and retained possession.

45'

Teferi Kalule surged past Aklilu Akii-Bua!.

Teferi Kalule tried to send in a low cross but Aklilu Tengelei had no problem in intercepting the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Meru rangers had 54% possession in the match, while Meru orient had 46%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid directed the ball nicely to Aklilu Akii-Bua, Aklilu Akii-Bua latched onto the ball before Njau Semid could cut it out.

Aklilu Akii-Bua sprinted to escape from Fasilidas Otieno.

Aklilu Akii-Bua made space for himself and struck the ball with fury. Moges Dalila failed to block the shot.

But Aklilu Akii-Bua couldn't get it on target ... It was a wasted opportunity.

48'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to skip past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno robbed Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

49'

Salongo Gichonga skipped easily past Haregewoin Matiku.

Salongo Gichonga tried to supply a float cross but Berhane Gasana intercepted but couldn't control.

51'

Salongo Gichonga tried to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Haregewoin Matiku.

52'

Salongo Gichonga took the ball confidently past Haregewoin Matiku.

Salongo Gichonga tried to supply a float cross but Berhane Gasana closed in and intercepted the ball.

54'

Dula Rono took the corner.

Dida Kizito got well above Teferi Kalule to win the ball and retained possession.

55'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid played a perfect pass for Abdikarim Dalila, Fasilidas Otieno couldn't cut out the pass.

Abdikarim Dalila tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Moges Maalin.

57'

Berhane Gasana tried to pass the ball forward but Tamirat Murunga cut it out.

58'

Basel Letipilia fired off a long shot. Aklilu Akii-Bua approached too late to tackle him.

Dol Babito denied Basel Letipilia.

59'

Salongo Gichonga made a pass to Basel Letipilia, Basel Letipilia latched onto the ball before Abdikarim Dalila could reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Basel Letipilia tried to lob the keeper. Aklilu Akii-Bua didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Well held by Dol Babito.

61'

Salongo Gichonga attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Haregewoin Matiku couldn't reach it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

63'

Fasilidas Otieno hit the ball from long range but the shot was charged down by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

64'

Aklilu Tengelei fired off a long shot but Teferi Kalule got himself between the ball and goal.

65'

Tamirat Murunga looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Basel Letipilia out-jumped Dida Kizito, then headed the ball forward.

Teferi Kalule found himself with plenty of time and hit a hopeful looking shot. Henock Kamoga failed to block the shot.

Dol Babito did well to turn the ball round the post.

66'

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

67'

Basel Letipilia took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

69'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid played the ball to Abdikarim Dalila's feet, Fasilidas Otieno failed to intercept the pass.

Abdikarim Dalila fed the ball forward to Kinfu Marango, Kinfu Marango took possession of the ball before Moges Maalin could reach it.

Kinfu Marango lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot for the top corner. Njau Semid didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Kinfu Marango ... It was a terrible miss.

70'

Moges Maalin tried to sprint past Abdikarim Dalila but Abdikarim Dalila blocked Moges Maalin.

71'

Abdikarim Dalila received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid, Abdikarim Dalila latched onto the ball before Moges Maalin could reach it.

Abdikarim Dalila delivered the ball to Kinfu Marango, Kinfu Marango latched onto the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could cut it out.

Kinfu Marango found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Moges Dalila threw himself in front of the shot.

72'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid send a long-range chip over Fasilidas Otieno towards goal.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid ... It was a terrible miss.

74'

A long ball was delivered by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid, Berhane Gasana latched onto the ball before Moges Maalin could intercept.

Berhane Gasana took a shot! but Njau Semid cleared the ball.

75'

Aklilu Tengelei made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Teferi Kalule.

77'

Fasilidas Otieno played a great ball for Tamirat Murunga, Tamirat Murunga picked up on the ball before Abdikarim Dalila could cut it out.

Tamirat Murunga dribbled past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

Tamirat Murunga tried his luck from a distance but Abdikarim Dalila scrambled the ball away.

78'

Aklilu Akii-Bua fired in the freekick. Aklilu Akii-Bua was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

79'

Basel Letipilia tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Aklilu Tengelei.

80'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Teferi Kalule.

82'

Abdikarim Dalila passed the ball to Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid, Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid latched onto the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could intercept.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Moges Maalin missed his interception.

Aklilu Tengelei won the ball in the air from Njau Semid, then headed at goal.

Tabu Mulifi could only parry it.

83'

Berhane Gasana was outmuscled by Moges Maalin.

Moges Maalin delivered a float cross, Haregewoin Matiku missed his interception.

Melesse Hassan won the ball in the air from Dida Kizito, then headed it to the goal.

Dol Babito saved and held onto the ball.

84'

Berhane Gasana passed along the floor for Kinfu Marango to pick it up, Kinfu Marango took it in his stride before Salongo Gichonga could cut it out.

Kinfu Marango tried to deliver a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Tamirat Murunga.

85'

Aklilu Tengelei stepped away from Basel Letipilia and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

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

90'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid chipped it forward to Kinfu Marango, Fasilidas Otieno tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kinfu Marango hit the ball forward to Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid, Njau Semid tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid shot with a bicycle kick but Moges Dalila got in and cleared the danger.

91'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid lifted the ball towards Sahlu Kaigwa in the area, Sahlu Kaigwa brought the ball down well before Moges Maalin could intercept.

Sahlu Kaigwa directed the ball to Henock Kamoga, the ball was picked up by Henock Kamoga before Njau Semid could cut it out.

Henock Kamoga tried to lob the ball at goal but Moges Dalila removed the danger.

92'

Moges Maalin tried to chip the ball forward but Abdikarim Dalila did well to spot and intercept the pass.

94'

Basel Letipilia made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Aklilu Akii-Bua.

End Match Meru rangers 0 - 0 Meru orient