Welcome to the match between Nairobi F.C. and Meru county

4'

Poor corner kick by Merlin Tennison. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

5'

Stirling Nwosu lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Quincey Hewitt got above Norman Babcock to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Xzavier Coel did well to save and hold onto the ball.

6'

Horace Croft attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Rolph Farnham read the game well to intercept the ball.

7'

Hal Patrickson lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

9'

Alf Roderick tried to take the ball past Mason Stacks but Mason Stacks nicked the ball from the toes of Alf Roderick.

10'

Yellow card shown to Hal Patrickson.

Horace Croft tried to dart past Rolph Farnham but Rolph Farnham didn't allow.

12'

Alf Roderick tried to take the ball past Mason Stacks but Mason Stacks dispossessed Alf Roderick.

13'

Horace Croft tried to dribble past Fran Edwards but Fran Edwards took the ball away from Horace Croft.

14'

The freekick was quickly taken by Rob Power. But Rob Power put it wide of the goal.

16'

Horace Croft directed the ball to Damian Smalls, Damian Smalls latched onto the ball before Kynaston Barton could intercept.

Damian Smalls directed the ball nicely to Stirling Nwosu, Stirling Nwosu trapped the ball nicely before Fran Edwards could reach it.

Stirling Nwosu smashed the ball towards the top corner but Sheard Stidolph got himself between the ball and goal.

17'

Horace Croft picked up Damian Smalls's superb pass, Rolph Farnham tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Horace Croft fed the ball forward to Alf Roderick, Alf Roderick picked up on the ball before Fran Edwards could cut it out.

Alf Roderick hit a fierce shot but the shot was blocked by Sheard Stidolph.

18'

Davey Law hit the ball forward to Kynaston Barton, Kynaston Barton latched onto the ball before Tobin Griffin could reach it.

Kynaston Barton tried to skip past Alf Roderick but Kynaston Barton lost the ball to Alf Roderick's block tackle.

19'

Horace Croft made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Fran Edwards.

20'

Patrick Banks delivered the ball to Quincey Hewitt, Quincey Hewitt trapped the ball nicely before Kynaston Barton could intercept.

Quincey Hewitt shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Nicholas Rakes got in and cleared the danger.

21'

Horace Croft hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Fran Edwards threw himself in front of the shot.

22'

Davey Law stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Tobin Griffin.

23'

Horace Croft tried to twist past Fran Edwards but Horace Croft lost the ball to Fran Edwards's block tackle.

24'

Alf Roderick took the ball past Davey Law.

Alf Roderick tried to put the ball across but Mason Stacks intercepted the cross.

25'

Nicholas Rakes moved the ball forward for Norman Babcock, Rob Power stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Patrick Banks could not stop Norman Babcock going past him.

Norman Babcock was able to make space and shot. Quincey Hewitt couldn't reach it.

Saved by Edwyn Peak .

26'

Horace Croft tried to dribble past Winfred James but Winfred James block tackled Horace Croft.

29'

A long ball was hit up field by Rolph Farnham,Merlin Tennison couldn't cut it.

Hal Patrickson climbed above Quincey Hewitt, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Edwyn Peak had no chance of stopping the ball ... Hal Patrickson scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Nairobi F.C. 0 - 1 Meru county

30'

Horace Croft played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Rolph Farnham.

31'

Horace Croft made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Davey Law.

32'

Hal Patrickson made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Alf Roderick.

33'

Quincey Hewitt moved the ball forward for Patrick Banks, Patrick Banks took possession of the ball before Nicholas Rakes could reach it.

Patrick Banks sent in a float cross, Kynaston Barton couldn't cut it.

Rob Power dived onto the ball towards the goal but Sheard Stidolph headed the ball to safety.

35'

Swerving shot by Mason Stacks from long range but Tobin Griffin got in and cleared the danger.

36'

Alf Roderick directed the ball nicely to Tobin Griffin, Tobin Griffin trapped the ball nicely before Nicholas Rakes could intercept.

Tobin Griffin tried to score from medium range but Davey Law made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

38'

Corner taken by Forest Hutson.

Quincey Hewitt performed a glancing header for the goal but Norman Babcock used his head to clear the ball.

39'

Patrick Banks tried to dribble past Nicholas Rakes but Nicholas Rakes robbed Patrick Banks.

40'

Rolph Farnham tried to dart past Damian Smalls but Damian Smalls won the ball from Rolph Farnham.

42'

Alf Roderick hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Mason Stacks couldn't reach it.

Saved in style by Xzavier Coel !.

43'

Horace Croft tried to dribble past Fran Edwards but Fran Edwards blocked Horace Croft.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Nairobi F.C. were unfortunate to go in behind.Nairobi F.C. had 62% possession in the match, while Meru county had 38%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Damian Smalls picked up Horace Croft's superb pass, Fran Edwards couldn't cut it.

Damian Smalls made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Rolph Farnham.

50'

Horace Croft tried to jink past Fran Edwards but his possession is lost through a tackle by Fran Edwards.

51'

Damian Smalls played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Fran Edwards.

52'

Horace Croft fired off a long shot but Fran Edwards hoofed the ball clear.

54'

Horace Croft had the chance to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Fran Edwards's pressure.

55'

Mason Stacks tried to score from long range but he was denied space by Tobin Griffin.

56'

Quincey Hewitt flighted in the freekick. Xzavier Coel did well to tip it round the post.

58'

Alf Roderick tried to get past Mason Stacks but his possession is lost through a tackle by Mason Stacks.

59'

Damian Smalls moved the ball forward for Stirling Nwosu, Stirling Nwosu picked up on the ball before Rolph Farnham could reach it.

Stirling Nwosu jinked confidently past Fran Edwards.

Stirling Nwosu played a lovely ball for Alf Roderick, Alf Roderick latched onto the ball before Sheard Stidolph could cut it out.

Alf Roderick tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Norman Babcock.

62'

Rolph Farnham made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Damian Smalls.

64'

Patrick Banks took the ball past Nicholas Rakes.

Patrick Banks took the ball out of his own half,Kynaston Barton couldn't cut it.

Stirling Nwosu climbed above Norman Babcock, then had a header for a goal.

But Stirling Nwosu blazed it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

66'

Patrick Banks tried to take the ball past Nicholas Rakes but Nicholas Rakes took the ball away from Patrick Banks.

67'

Horace Croft passed a long ball into the area,Rolph Farnham missed his interception.

Forest Hutson ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner, Norman Babcock approached too late to clear the danger.

Xzavier Coel failed to clear the ball away ... Forest Hutson scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Nairobi F.C. 1 - 1 Meru county

70'

Rolph Farnham played a pinpoint pass to Fran Edwards, Fran Edwards picked up on the ball before Damian Smalls could reach it.

Fran Edwards played a great ball for Winfred James, Winfred James took it in his stride before Horace Croft could reach it.

Winfred James played a pinpoint pass to Rolph Farnham, Rolph Farnham took it in his stride before Merlin Tennison could cut it out.

Rolph Farnham found himself with plenty of time and tried to lob it over the keeper. Quincey Hewitt failed to block the shot.

Edwyn Peak did well to tip it round the post.

71'

Rolph Farnham tried to take the ball past Damian Smalls but Damian Smalls cleanly tackled the ball.

74'

Rolph Farnham got past Damian Smalls.

Rolph Farnham passed along the floor for Winfred James to pick it up, Horace Croft couldn't cut it.

Winfred James made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Merlin Tennison.

75'

Sheard Stidolph swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

76'

Fran Edwards stepped up and struck the freekick. But Fran Edwards's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

78'

Kynaston Barton made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Alf Roderick.

80'

The referee showed Nicholas Rakes a yellow card.

Rolph Farnham delivered the ball to Fran Edwards, Damian Smalls tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Norman Babcock picked up Fran Edwards's excellent ball, Horace Croft failed to intercept the pass.

Norman Babcock found a chance to score but he was tackled by Quincey Hewitt.

81'

Patrick Banks hit the ball forward to Damian Smalls, Damian Smalls latched onto the ball before Kynaston Barton could cut it out.

Damian Smalls tried to put the ball across but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nicholas Rakes.

83'

Horace Croft looked certain to score from long range but Fran Edwards made a crucial intervention!.

84'

Hal Patrickson gave the corner straight to the opposition.

89'

Patrick Banks tried to skip past Kynaston Barton but it failed.

90'

Horace Croft tried to dribble past Fran Edwards but Fran Edwards took the ball away from Horace Croft.

93'

Rolph Farnham knocked a lovely ball for Fran Edwards, Damian Smalls couldn't cut out the pass.

Fran Edwards fed the ball forward to Kynaston Barton, Kynaston Barton trapped the ball nicely before Horace Croft could reach it.

Kynaston Barton stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Quincey Hewitt.

End Match Nairobi F.C. 1 - 1 Meru county