Welcome to the match between Meru rangers and Embu athletic

2'

Berhane Gasana played the ball to Haregewoin Matiku's feet, Alemayyehu Nafula couldn't cut it.

Haregewoin Matiku tried to dart past Ferid Deiriai but Ferid Deiriai cleanly tackled the ball.

3'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to jink past Bwana Bahati but Bwana Bahati succesfully won the ball from Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

4'

Hamadi Adong tried to dart past Alemayyehu Nafula but Alemayyehu Nafula blocked Hamadi Adong.

5'

Debebe Kanogo hit a long ball forward to Amlak Gurnah, Amlak Gurnah picked up on the ball before Abdikarim Dalila could cut it out.

Amlak Gurnah tried to lob it over the keeper but Hamadi Adong got himself between the ball and goal.

7'

Tekalgn Dulecha shielded the ball from Abdikarim Dalila and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Dol Babito was in a good position and saved it.

8'

Aklilu Tengelei moved the ball forward for Aklilu Akii-Bua, Aklilu Akii-Bua latched onto the ball before Kassa Nafula could cut it out.

Aklilu Akii-Bua attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Habte Shikuku.

11'

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Abdikarim Dalila.

12'

Berhane Gasana tried to use his skill to go past Ferid Deiriai but Ferid Deiriai won the ball from Berhane Gasana.

13'

Kassa Nafula tried to sprint past Aklilu Akii-Bua but his possession is lost through a tackle by Aklilu Akii-Bua.

14'

Aklilu Tengelei dribbled past Kassa Nafula.

Aklilu Tengelei tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Habte Shikuku got in the way of the ball.

15'

Tekalgn Dulecha surged past Abdikarim Dalila!.

Whilst still some way from goal, Tekalgn Dulecha tried to lob the keeper but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid managed to block the shot.

16'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Habte Shikuku.

17'

Ferid Deiriai lifted the ball towards Kassa Nafula in the area, Kassa Nafula brought the ball down well before Aklilu Tengelei could reach it.

Kassa Nafula unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Hamadi Adong made the clearance.

22'

Kassa Nafula passed along the floor for Habte Shikuku to pick it up, Aklilu Akii-Bua couldn't cut out the pass.

Habte Shikuku skipped easily past the challenge of Aklilu Tengelei.

Habte Shikuku tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Hamadi Adong.

26'

Habte Shikuku tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Abdikarim Dalila.

27'

Kassa Nafula tried to dribble past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Aklilu Akii-Bua won the ball from Kassa Nafula.

28'

Kinfu Marango tried to jink past Tafari Sajjabi but his possession is lost through a tackle by Tafari Sajjabi.

31'

The referee showed Debebe Kanogo a yellow card.

32'

Aklilu Tengelei turned on the ball to leave Habte Shikuku standing.

Aklilu Tengelei jinked past Kassa Nafula.

Aklilu Tengelei tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Amlak Gurnah.

33'

Kassa Nafula chipped it out of his own half,Aklilu Akii-Bua failed to reach the ball.

Tafari Sajjabi got well above Hamadi Adong to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Kassa Nafula stepped away from Henock Kamoga and aimed for the top corner.

Dol Babito was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

36'

Aklilu Tengelei directed the ball nicely to Aklilu Akii-Bua, Aklilu Akii-Bua latched onto the ball before Habte Shikuku could reach it.

Aklilu Akii-Bua put a low cross, Kassa Nafula couldn't reach it.

Kinfu Marango ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner, Amlak Gurnah didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, Kinfu Marango put it well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

40'

Hamadi Adong swung the corner into the box.

Henock Kamoga forced the ball goalwards with a header but Amlak Gurnah headed the ball clear.

41'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Bwana Bahati.

42'

Bwana Bahati hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Abdikarim Dalila got himself between the ball and goal.

44'

Amlak Gurnah whipped in the corner.

Hamadi Adong rose bravely above Debebe Kanogo to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Meru rangers maintained 50% of possession and 50% for Embu athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Aklilu Tengelei played the ball to Aklilu Akii-Bua's feet, Aklilu Akii-Bua latched onto the ball before Habte Shikuku could reach it.

Aklilu Akii-Bua shielded the ball from Kassa Nafula and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But Aklilu Akii-Bua blazed it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

47'

Tekalgn Dulecha sprinted past Kinfu Marango.

Tekalgn Dulecha found a chance to score from medium range but Abdikarim Dalila made a crucial intervention!.

48'

Habte Shikuku had a great opportunity to score from long range but Kinfu Marango made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

50'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to get past Tekalgn Dulecha but Tekalgn Dulecha block tackled Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

51'

Berhane Gasana could not stop a confident Ferid Deiriai going past him.

Ferid Deiriai flicked the ball over Haregewoin Matiku's head !.

Ferid Deiriai was in a dangerous position !.

Ferid Deiriai got into a one on one situation with Dol Babito, took the ball round the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Meru rangers 0 - 1 Embu athletic

52'

Haregewoin Matiku was outpaced by Ferid Deiriai.

Ferid Deiriai tried to send in a low cross but it was well intercepted by Berhane Gasana.

53'

Poor corner kick delivered by Habte Shikuku that went straight to the opposition.

56'

Habte Shikuku fed the ball forward to Kassa Nafula, Kassa Nafula took possession of the ball before Aklilu Akii-Bua could cut it out.

Kassa Nafula darted past Aklilu Tengelei.

Aklilu Akii-Bua blocked Kassa Nafula in a good, clean tackle before Kassa Nafula tried to pass the ball.

57'

Berhane Gasana dribbled past Alemayyehu Nafula.

Berhane Gasana got the float cross in from the wing, Ferid Deiriai couldn't cut it.

Sahlu Kaigwa got well above Amlak Gurnah to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Abdikarim Dalila tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Debebe Kanogo found himself in the way of the ball.

58'

Habte Shikuku tried to take the ball past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Aklilu Akii-Bua block tackled Habte Shikuku.

59'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to chip the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Kassa Nafula.

61'

Bwana Bahati chipped it forward to Othieno Dato, Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid failed to intercept the pass.

Othieno Dato had the chance to score but he was tackled by Hamadi Adong.

65'

Aklilu Tengelei made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kassa Nafula.

66'

Habte Shikuku tried to skip past Sahlu Kaigwa but Sahlu Kaigwa cleanly tackled the ball.

68'

Ferid Deiriai had the pace to beat Abdikarim Dalila.

Ferid Deiriai tried to get the cross in but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Haregewoin Matiku.

71'

Tekalgn Dulecha made good use of the scissors dribble. As Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid lost his balance, Tekalgn Dulecha dribbled past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

Tekalgn Dulecha made a pass to Amlak Gurnah, Abdikarim Dalila couldn't reach it.

Amlak Gurnah fed the ball forward to Alemayyehu Nafula, Alemayyehu Nafula trapped the ball nicely before Henock Kamoga could reach it.

Alemayyehu Nafula found a perfect spot and fired in a shot at goal. Hamadi Adong approached too late to tackle him.

Dol Babito got up and punched the ball out of danger.

74'

Ferid Deiriai hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Berhane Gasana didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Ferid Deiriai struck the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

75'

Alemayyehu Nafula passed the ball to Kassa Nafula, Kassa Nafula picked up on the ball before Aklilu Tengelei could intercept.

Kassa Nafula sprinted past Aklilu Akii-Bua.

Kassa Nafula tried a banana shot from distance!. Aklilu Tengelei failed to charge down the shot.

It went close from Kassa Nafula ... He buckled under the pressure.

78'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid sent a long ball into the area,Bwana Bahati missed his interception.

Abdikarim Dalila played the ball instantly down the right. Debebe Kanogo failed to intercept the pass.

Aklilu Akii-Bua got free in the penalty area and tried an audacious shot on goal. Amlak Gurnah approached too late to tackle him.

Kassa Kamade saved superbly and held the ball.

81'

Kassa Nafula tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Abdikarim Dalila.

82'

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

83'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried an in-swinging corner.

Kinfu Marango dived onto the ball towards the goal, Amlak Gurnah approached too late to head the ball clear.

Good save by Kassa Kamade who held the ball well.

84'

Abdikarim Dalila stepped away from Bwana Bahati and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Kassa Kamade turned the ball behind.

85'

Haregewoin Matiku tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Habte Shikuku.

86'

Aklilu Tengelei played a lovely ball for Aklilu Akii-Bua, Habte Shikuku tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Aklilu Akii-Bua put a float cross over Kassa Nafula.

Sahlu Kaigwa had the beating in the air of Debebe Kanogo, then cushioned a headed pass.

Aklilu Akii-Bua lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and chipped the ball goalwards. Amlak Gurnah wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Aklilu Akii-Bua looked destined to score but Kassa Kamade react fast enough and saved it.

88'

Kassa Nafula could not stop Aklilu Tengelei going past him.

A high ball was delivered by Aklilu Tengelei,Habte Shikuku missed his interception.

Kinfu Marango won the ball in the air from Amlak Gurnah, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Held by Kassa Kamade.

89'

Aklilu Akii-Bua tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Kassa Nafula blocked it.

91'

Berhane Gasana showed Tekalgn Dulecha a clean set of heels.

Berhane Gasana evaded the challenge of Bwana Bahati and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Kassa Kamade managed to turn it behind.

92'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid chipped it to Henock Kamoga, Tekalgn Dulecha couldn't cut out the pass.

Henock Kamoga fired off a shot but the shot clattered off Debebe Kanogo.

93'

Hamadi Adong sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

End Match Meru rangers 0 - 1 Embu athletic