Welcome to the match between Meru orient and Embu county

1'

Njau Semid gave the corner straight to the opposition.

2'

Teferi Kalule tried to sprint past Tabu Abboud but Tabu Abboud blocked Teferi Kalule.

4'

Moges Maalin made an attempt to move the ball forward but Workneh Kirwa had no problem in intercepting the ball.

5'

Moges Maalin tried to pass the ball forward but Myo Kariuki intercepted the pass.

7'

Salongo Gichonga hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Tedros Lugor approached too late to clear the danger.

Yoweri Pnyango chose to punch the ball away.

8'

Basel Letipilia blocked Geressu Gulamali in a good, clean tackle before Geressu Gulamali tried to get onto the pass.

11'

Moges Maalin played the ball high to Teferi Kalule, Myo Kariuki failed to intercept the pass.

Teferi Kalule held up the ball, evading the challenge of Workneh Kirwa and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal.

But Teferi Kalule couldn't direct it goalwards ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

12'

Omari Omoro played the ball to Myo Kariuki's feet, Myo Kariuki picked up on the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could cut it out.

Myo Kariuki made a good pass to Foul Kony, Foul Kony took possession of the ball before Moges Maalin could intercept.

Foul Kony got free in the penalty area and aimed for the top corner. Njau Semid failed to charge down the shot.

But Foul Kony couldn't direct it goalwards ... He held his head in his hands.

13'

Salongo Gichonga shielded the ball from Tedros Lugor and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

But Salongo Gichonga sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a poor miss from Salongo Gichonga. He looked like he was short of match practice.

14'

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

15'

Omari Omoro attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball came off Fasilidas Otieno.

16'

Fasilidas Otieno took the corner to the edge of the area.

Dula Rono jumped with Workneh Kirwa and won the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Teferi Kalule had an effort at goal but the shot was blocked by Kedir Majogo.

17'

Moges Maalin passed the ball to Fasilidas Otieno, Myo Kariuki couldn't cut out the pass.

Fasilidas Otieno hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Omari Omoro removed the danger.

19'

Basel Letipilia tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Foul Kony.

20'

The referee showed Dula Rono a yellow card.

21'

Poor corner kick by Basel Letipilia. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

22'

Moges Maalin tried to skip past the challenge of Myo Kariuki but Myo Kariuki robbed Moges Maalin.

23'

Basel Letipilia aimed the corner at the far post.

Fasilidas Otieno got ahead of Kedir Majogo to win the ball but the ball went bad.

24'

Geressu Gulamali had a go from the freekick. But Geressu Gulamali put it narrowly over.

25'

Omari Omoro tried to curl one in from long range but Fasilidas Otieno blocked the shot.

26'

Tamirat Murunga gave the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

Salongo Gichonga played a wonderful ball for Tamirat Murunga, Omari Omoro failed to intercept the pass.

Tamirat Murunga darted past Tedros Lugor.

Workneh Kirwa blocked Tamirat Murunga before Tamirat Murunga tried to fire in a shot at goal.

28'

Basel Letipilia played it confidently past Tabu Abboud.

Basel Letipilia blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Geressu Gulamali cleared the ball from danger.

31'

Basel Letipilia played a perfect pass for Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule picked up on the ball before Tabu Abboud could intercept.

Teferi Kalule tried to dribble past Geressu Gulamali but Geressu Gulamali didn't allow.

33'

Salongo Gichonga tried to use his skill to go past Tedros Lugor but Tedros Lugor robbed Salongo Gichonga.

35'

Tedros Lugor dribbled past Salongo Gichonga.

Tedros Lugor tried to use his skill to go past Tamirat Murunga but Tamirat Murunga didn't allow.

37'

Njau Semid moved the ball forward for Basel Letipilia, Basel Letipilia trapped the ball nicely before Tabu Abboud could reach it.

Basel Letipilia sent in a low cross, Geressu Gulamali couldn't cut out the pass.

Melesse Hassan got a shot in on the volley, Kedir Majogo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Melesse Hassan. He was lacking match sharpness.

38'

Foul Kony sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

41'

Tedros Lugor hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Salongo Gichonga approached too late to tackle him.

Tabu Mulifi made a stunning save !.

42'

Kedir Majogo took the corner.

Workneh Kirwa got above Moges Dalila to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Kedir Majogo found himself with plenty of time and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Njau Semid approached too late to clear the danger.

Tabu Mulifi was rooted to the spot ... A fine goal all round by Kedir Majogo !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Meru orient 0 - 1 Embu county

44'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Foul Kony.

Moges Maalin tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Myo Kariuki.

45'

Tamirat Murunga played the ball to Teferi Kalule's feet, the ball was picked up by Teferi Kalule before Duri Kanana could intercept.

Teferi Kalule tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but Tedros Lugor found himself in the way of the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Meru orient were unfortunate to go in behind.Meru orient maintained 58% of possession and 42% for Embu county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Basel Letipilia picked up Teferi Kalule's superb pass, Tabu Abboud failed to intercept the pass.

Basel Letipilia found an opportunity to score from medium range but Geressu Gulamali gave him no space to manoeuvre.

47'

Basel Letipilia tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Geressu Gulamali.

48'

Tamirat Murunga tried to use his skill to go past Tedros Lugor but Tamirat Murunga lost out to Tedros Lugor.

49'

Basel Letipilia tried to get past Tabu Abboud but Tabu Abboud cleanly tackled the ball.

51'

Corner taken by Tabu Abboud and cut out by the opposition.

54'

Basel Letipilia received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Njau Semid, Tabu Abboud tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Basel Letipilia attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Geressu Gulamali approached too late to block it.

But Basel Letipilia couldn't get it on target ... It was a shocking miss.

56'

Geressu Gulamali tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball struck Moges Maalin.

57'

Geressu Gulamali tried to take the ball past Teferi Kalule but Teferi Kalule dispossessed Geressu Gulamali.

59'

Kedir Majogo stepped up and struck the freekick. But it was well wide from Kedir Majogo.

61'

Moges Dalila received a yellow card.

Poor corner kick by Foul Kony. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

63'

Yellow card shown to Duri Kanana.

Myo Kariuki attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Fasilidas Otieno.

64'

Salongo Gichonga made a pass to Tamirat Murunga, Tamirat Murunga trapped the ball nicely before Tedros Lugor could reach it.

Tamirat Murunga tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Duri Kanana closed in and intercepted the ball.

65'

Moges Maalin had the strength to hold off Okot Masasu.

Swerving shot by Moges Maalin from 20 yards. Myo Kariuki failed to charge down the shot.

But Moges Maalin sent it far too high ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

67'

Geressu Gulamali tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Teferi Kalule.

68'

That was truly an unstoppable freekick from Basel Letipilia. Yoweri Pnyango was stranded and helpless to save it. ... GOAL!!!

Meru orient 1 - 1 Embu county

69'

Tamirat Murunga picked up Salongo Gichonga's excellent ball, Tedros Lugor failed to reach the ball.

Tamirat Murunga tried to get past Duri Kanana but Duri Kanana nicked the ball from the toes of Tamirat Murunga.

71'

Geressu Gulamali made a good pass to Tabu Abboud, Tabu Abboud took it in his stride before Teferi Kalule could reach it.

Tabu Abboud tried to whip in a low cross but Basel Letipilia intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

72'

Njau Semid's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

73'

Duri Kanana twisted past Tamirat Murunga.

Duri Kanana tried to cross into the box but Salongo Gichonga blocked it.

75'

Dula Rono stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Tabu Abboud made a great interception.

76'

Dula Rono tried to get past Tedros Lugor but Tedros Lugor block tackled Dula Rono.

78'

Workneh Kirwa fired in the freekick. But Workneh Kirwa's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

81'

Myo Kariuki tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Fasilidas Otieno.

82'

Tamirat Murunga received a yellow card.

Teferi Kalule brought the ball over the halfway line,Tabu Abboud couldn't reach it.

Melesse Hassan got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Kedir Majogo headed the ball to safety.

83'

Geressu Gulamali tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Basel Letipilia.

85'

Duri Kanana hit a long ball upfield,Melesse Hassan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Foul Kony got ahead of Moges Dalila to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Tabu Mulifi elected to fist the ball to safety.

88'

Moges Maalin tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Myo Kariuki.

90'

Moges Maalin tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Myo Kariuki found himself in the way of the ball.

91'

Njau Semid received a yellow card.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to get past Myo Kariuki but failed.

End Match Meru orient 1 - 1 Embu county