Welcome to the match between Embu athletic and Meru rangers

1'

Tekalgn Dulecha passed along the floor for Bwana Bahati to pick it up, Bwana Bahati took it in his stride before Abdikarim Dalila could reach it.

Bwana Bahati made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid found himself in the way of the ball.

2'

Tekalgn Dulecha darted past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

Tekalgn Dulecha showed Abdikarim Dalila a clean set of heels.

Tekalgn Dulecha laid it forward to Kassa Nafula, Kassa Nafula took it in his stride before Henock Kamoga could cut it out.

Kassa Nafula tried to lob the ball at goal but Hamadi Adong got himself between the ball and goal.

4'

Ferid Deiriai skipped past Haregewoin Matiku.

Ferid Deiriai chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Othieno Dato, Othieno Dato brought the ball under control superbly before Berhane Gasana could intercept.

Othieno Dato hit a fierce shot but Henock Kamoga got himself between the ball and goal.

5'

Ferid Deiriai played a long ball looking for the head of Othieno Dato, Othieno Dato brought the ball down well before Haregewoin Matiku could reach it.

Chipped goalwards by Othieno Dato but the shot clattered off Henock Kamoga.

7'

Habte Shikuku tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Abdikarim Dalila.

8'

Tekalgn Dulecha tried for goal from the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

10'

Kassa Nafula struck a long range piledriver! but Aklilu Akii-Bua charged down the shot.

11'

A high ball was delivered by Ferid Deiriai,Haregewoin Matiku missed his interception.

Henock Kamoga got up above Tafari Sajjabi, then headed the ball clear.

12'

Sahlu Kaigwa jinked confidently past Alemayyehu Nafula.

Sahlu Kaigwa tried to use his skill to go past Ferid Deiriai but Ferid Deiriai denied.

13'

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

15'

Kassa Nafula tried to chip the ball forward but Aklilu Akii-Bua cut it out easily.

16'

Abdikarim Dalila tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Bwana Bahati.

18'

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Abdikarim Dalila cut it out easily.

20'

Aklilu Tengelei shot from 30 yards but Habte Shikuku cleared the ball to safety.

22'

Berhane Gasana tried to jink past Alemayyehu Nafula but Alemayyehu Nafula denied.

23'

Bwana Bahati swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

24'

Debebe Kanogo had a crack from the freekick. Debebe Kanogo got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

25'

Aklilu Akii-Bua played the ball to Aklilu Tengelei's feet, Aklilu Tengelei took it in his stride before Habte Shikuku could reach it.

Aklilu Tengelei tried to float it into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Kassa Nafula.

27'

Habte Shikuku looked destined to score from long range but Aklilu Tengelei made the last ditch tackle.

28'

Berhane Gasana passed along the floor for Haregewoin Matiku to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Haregewoin Matiku before Alemayyehu Nafula could cut it out.

Haregewoin Matiku crossed the ball low , Ferid Deiriai failed to reach the ball.

Abdikarim Dalila played the ball instantly down the left. Debebe Kanogo couldn't reach it.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid made space for himself and tried to lob the ball at goal. Amlak Gurnah failed to block the shot.

Kassa Kamade did well to tip it round the post.

30'

Ferid Deiriai struck the freekick. But Ferid Deiriai couldn't get it on target.

31'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Abdikarim Dalila before Tekalgn Dulecha attempted to deliver the ball.

32'

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

Aklilu Akii-Bua directed the ball nicely past Kassa Nafula to Aklilu Tengelei.

Aklilu Tengelei tried to cross into the box but The ball cannoned off Habte Shikuku.

34'

Ferid Deiriai tried to jink past Berhane Gasana but Berhane Gasana nicked the ball from the toes of Ferid Deiriai.

35'

Abdikarim Dalila moved the ball forward for Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid, Bwana Bahati failed to reach the ball.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid made a pass to Haregewoin Matiku, Haregewoin Matiku picked up on the ball before Tekalgn Dulecha could reach it.

Haregewoin Matiku escaped from the challenge of Amlak Gurnah and chipped the ball goalwards.

It went just wide by Haregewoin Matiku ... He should never have missed that one.

39'

Berhane Gasana passed along the floor for Hamadi Adong to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Hamadi Adong before Alemayyehu Nafula could intercept.

Hamadi Adong did his best to get the ball into the area but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Ferid Deiriai.

40'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Bwana Bahati.

41'

Habte Shikuku made a good pass to Tekalgn Dulecha, Tekalgn Dulecha latched onto the ball before Abdikarim Dalila could reach it.

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to jink past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid denied.

42'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Kinfu Marango.

44'

Ferid Deiriai tried to get past Haregewoin Matiku but Haregewoin Matiku nicked the ball from the toes of Ferid Deiriai.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Embu athletic had 57% possession in the match, while Meru rangers had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Aklilu Tengelei lost the ball to Bwana Bahati's block tackle before Aklilu Tengelei tried to get onto the pass.

52'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Tekalgn Dulecha intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

54'

Yellow card shown to Othieno Dato.

Ferid Deiriai hit the ball from long range but the shot cannoned off Berhane Gasana.

55'

Kassa Nafula tried to twist past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Aklilu Akii-Bua robbed Kassa Nafula.

57'

Tekalgn Dulecha sprinted past Abdikarim Dalila.

Tekalgn Dulecha hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid failed to block the shot.

Dol Babito managed to turn it over his bar.

58'

Kassa Nafula floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Henock Kamoga got to the ball before Othieno Dato, then used his head to clear the ball.

59'

Ferid Deiriai played a perfect pass for Alemayyehu Nafula, Berhane Gasana couldn't cut out the pass.

Alemayyehu Nafula held up the ball, evading the challenge of Haregewoin Matiku and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Dol Babito was poorly placed and had no chance ... Alemayyehu Nafula scored a great goal !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Embu athletic 1 - 0 Meru rangers

60'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Habte Shikuku cut it out easily.

61'

Berhane Gasana skipped past Ferid Deiriai.

Berhane Gasana tried to float it into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Alemayyehu Nafula.

62'

Aklilu Tengelei played a wonderful ball for Haregewoin Matiku, the ball was picked up by Haregewoin Matiku before Habte Shikuku could cut it out.

Haregewoin Matiku tried to cross into the box but Kassa Nafula showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

63'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid found an opportunity to score from long range but Bwana Bahati gave him no space .

64'

Kinfu Marango shielded the ball from Alemayyehu Nafula and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Kinfu Marango struck the ball wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

65'

Bwana Bahati tried to dribble past Abdikarim Dalila but Abdikarim Dalila denied.

67'

Othieno Dato stepped away from Abdikarim Dalila and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

The ball went past Dol Babito in the back of the net ... Othieno Dato scored !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Embu athletic 2 - 0 Meru rangers

68'

Aklilu Tengelei hit the ball forward to Aklilu Akii-Bua, Habte Shikuku couldn't cut it.

Aklilu Akii-Bua tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Kassa Nafula came close and blocked it.

69'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid had shrugged off the challenge of Bwana Bahati and fired off a long shot.

But Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid put it wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

70'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid showed Tekalgn Dulecha a clean set of heels.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid evaded the challenge of Bwana Bahati and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid blazed it over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

74'

Bwana Bahati played a perfect pass for Tekalgn Dulecha, Abdikarim Dalila couldn't cut it.

Tafari Sajjabi received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tekalgn Dulecha, Tafari Sajjabi trapped the ball nicely before Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid could cut it out.

Tafari Sajjabi evaded the challenge of Henock Kamoga and fired off a shot.

But Tafari Sajjabi sent it far too high ... He should have hit the target at least.

75'

Tekalgn Dulecha failed in his attempt to jink past Henock Kamoga.

76'

Haregewoin Matiku looked for the head of Sahlu Kaigwa, Sahlu Kaigwa controlled the ball when bringing it down before Tafari Sajjabi could cut it out.

Sahlu Kaigwa found a gap and aimed for the top corner. Amlak Gurnah couldn't reach it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... A real chance wasted.

77'

Aklilu Akii-Bua aimed the corner for the near post.

Haregewoin Matiku climbed above Debebe Kanogo, then headed at goal.

Kassa Kamade had no chance ... Haregewoin Matiku scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Embu athletic 2 - 1 Meru rangers

78'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to lob the ball forward but The ball came off Bwana Bahati.

79'

Bwana Bahati tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Abdikarim Dalila intercepted but couldn't control.

80'

Habte Shikuku had the pace to beat Aklilu Akii-Bua.

The ball was curled in from Habte Shikuku, Aklilu Tengelei missed his interception.

81'

Tekalgn Dulecha failed in his attempt to sprint past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

82'

Alemayyehu Nafula evaded the challenge of Haregewoin Matiku and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

It went close from Alemayyehu Nafula ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

83'

Berhane Gasana tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alemayyehu Nafula.

85'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to skip past the challenge of Bwana Bahati but it failed.

86'

Bwana Bahati hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Hamadi Adong failed to block the shot.

Dol Babito did well to parry it.

87'

Kassa Nafula passed along the floor for Habte Shikuku to pick it up, Habte Shikuku took possession of the ball before Aklilu Akii-Bua could cut it out.

Habte Shikuku tried to square the ball from the wing but Aklilu Tengelei intercepted but couldn't control.

89'

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

91'

Tekalgn Dulecha took the ball past Abdikarim Dalila.

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to skip past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid blocked Tekalgn Dulecha in a good, clean tackle.

End Match Embu athletic 2 - 1 Meru rangers