Welcome to the match between Meru orient and Meru orient

1'

Salongo Gichonga knocked a lovely ball for Moges Maalin, Stew Samson couldn't cut it.

Moges Maalin tried to deliver a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Corbin Sylla.

2'

Dedrick Savidge chipped it to Philander Simpson, Teferi Kalule failed to reach the ball.

Philander Simpson laid it forward to Sammie Donaldson, Moges Dalila couldn't cut out the pass.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Sammie Donaldson but Njau Semid cleared the ball from danger.

3'

Fasilidas Otieno tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Gwandoya Endicott.

5'

Dedrick Savidge tried to take the ball past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno cleanly tackled the ball.

7'

Salongo Gichonga attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Corbin Sylla.

8'

Block tackle from Basel Letipilia, easily dispossessing Dedrick Savidge before Dedrick Savidge tried to get onto the pass.

9'

Basel Letipilia played a wonderful ball for Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule took possession of the ball before Dedrick Savidge could reach it.

Teferi Kalule skipped past Philander Simpson.

Teferi Kalule tried to dart past Dedrick Savidge but Dedrick Savidge blocked Teferi Kalule in a good, clean tackle.

10'

Salongo Gichonga tried to play it past Corbin Sylla but his possession is lost through a tackle by Corbin Sylla.

11'

Moges Dalila went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

12'

Fasilidas Otieno lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

15'

Philander Simpson lifted the ball forward for Dedrick Savidge, Dedrick Savidge took an excellent first touch before Teferi Kalule could cut it out.

Dedrick Savidge played a pinpoint pass to Sammie Donaldson, Moges Dalila couldn't cut out the pass.

Sammie Donaldson made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Njau Semid.

16'

Philander Simpson tried his luck with a long range chip. Teferi Kalule didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Philander Simpson scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was an epic miss.

17'

Corbin Sylla stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Tamirat Murunga came close and blocked it.

19'

Corbin Sylla made a long pass to Cash Garrod, Tamirat Murunga tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Cash Garrod but the shot was charged down by Moges Dalila.

21'

Dedrick Savidge made a good pass to Philander Simpson, Teferi Kalule missed his interception.

Philander Simpson evaded the challenge of Basel Letipilia and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

But Philander Simpson put it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

22'

Gwandoya Endicott played a lovely ball for Alpha Byrd, Alpha Byrd latched onto the ball before Salongo Gichonga could reach it.

Alpha Byrd tried to take the ball past Fasilidas Otieno but his possession is lost through a tackle by Fasilidas Otieno.

23'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Moges Maalin before Stew Samson tried to pass the ball.

24'

Tamirat Murunga was outmuscled by Stew Samson.

Stew Samson tried to put the ball across but Salongo Gichonga came close and blocked it.

26'

Tamirat Murunga tried to play it past Stew Samson but Stew Samson blocked Tamirat Murunga in a good, clean tackle.

27'

Basel Letipilia skipped past Dedrick Savidge.

Basel Letipilia tried to dribble past Philander Simpson but Philander Simpson denied.

28'

Moges Dalila received a yellow card.

Philander Simpson tried to take the ball past Teferi Kalule but Teferi Kalule dispossessed Philander Simpson.

29'

Stew Samson played the ball to Corbin Sylla's feet, the ball was picked up by Corbin Sylla before Tamirat Murunga could intercept.

Corbin Sylla dribbled past Salongo Gichonga.

Corbin Sylla fired off a medium-ranged shot but Tamirat Murunga scrambled the ball away.

30'

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

31'

Corbin Sylla powered past Tamirat Murunga!.

Whilst still some way from goal, Corbin Sylla tried to lob the keeper. Salongo Gichonga wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Corbin Sylla sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

34'

Gwandoya Endicott played a great ball for Pip Woodhams, the ball was picked up by Pip Woodhams before Fasilidas Otieno could cut it out.

Pip Woodhams played a wonderful ball for Leith Wheelock, Leith Wheelock trapped the ball nicely before Moges Maalin could cut it out.

Leith Wheelock got free in the penalty area and struck it at goal. Njau Semid approached too late to tackle him.

Tabu Mulifi did not get back in time to reach it ... Vintage strike from Leith Wheelock !!! GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Meru orient 1 - 0 Meru orient

36'

Corbin Sylla looked certain to score from long range but he lost the ball to Tamirat Murunga.

37'

Moges Maalin tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Pip Woodhams.

40'

Fasilidas Otieno had a crack at goal from the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

42'

Philander Simpson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Basel Letipilia.

43'

A long ball was hit up field by Salongo Gichonga,Stew Samson failed to reach the ball.

Alpha Byrd got ahead of Tamirat Murunga to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

45'

Gwandoya Endicott made a low forward pass,Moges Maalin tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Cash Garrod but the shot cannoned off Moges Dalila.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Meru orient were unfortunate to go in behind.Meru orient maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Meru orient. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Fasilidas Otieno played the ball to Moges Maalin's feet, Gwandoya Endicott failed to intercept the pass.

Moges Maalin played a pinpoint pass to Melesse Hassan, Pip Woodhams stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Melesse Hassan shot for the top corner. Sammie Donaldson approached too late to clear the danger.

Lennon Hodges could only parry it.

47'

Sammie Donaldson dribbled past Fasilidas Otieno.

Sammie Donaldson played a wonderful ball for Gwandoya Endicott, Gwandoya Endicott took it in his stride before Moges Maalin could intercept.

Gwandoya Endicott delivered the ball to Stew Samson, Stew Samson trapped the ball nicely before Njau Semid could intercept.

Stew Samson found himself with plenty of time and fired in a curving shot at goal. Moges Dalila failed to charge down the shot.

Tabu Mulifi made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

49'

Alpha Byrd was injured and had to go off.

Kibwe Simonson came on for the injured Alpha Byrd.

51'

Poor corner kick delivered by Njau Semid that went straight to the opposition.

52'

Stew Samson tried to chip the ball forward but Tamirat Murunga cut it out easily.

53'

Moges Maalin tried to twist past Gwandoya Endicott but Gwandoya Endicott won the ball from Moges Maalin.

54'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Kibwe Simonson.

Pip Woodhams moved the ball forward for Gwandoya Endicott, Gwandoya Endicott took possession of the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could intercept.

Gwandoya Endicott smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Moges Maalin got in and cleared the danger.

55'

Corner taken by Gwandoya Endicott.

Leith Wheelock got ahead of Moges Dalila to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Tabu Mulifi chose to punch the ball away.

58'

Gwandoya Endicott directed the ball to Pip Woodhams, Moges Maalin couldn't cut out the pass.

Pip Woodhams tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Fasilidas Otieno.

59'

Moges Maalin dribbled past Gwandoya Endicott.

Moges Maalin made a good pass to Fasilidas Otieno, the ball was picked up by Fasilidas Otieno before Pip Woodhams could reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno lined up the shot from the angle but Kibwe Simonson made the clearance.

61'

Corbin Sylla tried to feed the high ball but The ball cannoned off Tamirat Murunga.

63'

Moges Maalin turned with the ball past Pip Woodhams.

Moges Maalin blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Gwandoya Endicott got in and cleared the danger.

64'

Salongo Gichonga tried to dribble past Corbin Sylla but it failed.

68'

Gwandoya Endicott made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Moges Maalin blocked it.

69'

Fasilidas Otieno was outmuscled by Gwandoya Endicott.

Gwandoya Endicott moved the ball forward for Stew Samson, Stew Samson trapped the ball nicely before Moges Maalin could intercept.

Stew Samson made space for himself and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Njau Semid failed to charge down the shot.

Tabu Mulifi fisted the ball away.

70'

Stew Samson made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Salongo Gichonga.

71'

Teferi Kalule stepped away from Dedrick Savidge and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

But Teferi Kalule put it well wide ... He held his head in his hands.

73'

Yellow card shown to Fasilidas Otieno.

74'

Moges Maalin fed the ball forward to Fasilidas Otieno, Cash Garrod stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to pass the ball forward but Pip Woodhams coolly intercepted the pass.

76'

Corner taken by Pip Woodhams and cut out by the opposition.

77'

Pip Woodhams looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Gwandoya Endicott connected with a diving header for a goal but Moges Dalila used his head to clear the ball.

78'

Cash Garrod received a yellow card.

Gwandoya Endicott used his skill to go past Fasilidas Otieno.

Gwandoya Endicott tried a banana shot from distance!. Moges Maalin couldn't reach it.

Gwandoya Endicott left Tabu Mulifi with a simple save.

79'

Basel Letipilia tried to skip past Dedrick Savidge but Dedrick Savidge won the ball from Basel Letipilia.

80'

Moges Dalila tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gwandoya Endicott got to the ball first.

81'

Moges Maalin tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Pip Woodhams had no problem in intercepting the ball.

83'

Pip Woodhams passed along the floor for Gwandoya Endicott to pick it up, Gwandoya Endicott took possession of the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could cut it out.

Gwandoya Endicott hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Moges Maalin.

85'

Moges Maalin fired off a long shot. Pip Woodhams approached too late to tackle him.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

86'

Gwandoya Endicott dribbled past Fasilidas Otieno.

Gwandoya Endicott tried to twist past Moges Maalin but failed.

87'

Philander Simpson tried to take the ball past Fasilidas Otieno but his possession is lost through a tackle by Fasilidas Otieno.

88'

Salongo Gichonga span past Corbin Sylla.

Salongo Gichonga crossed the ball high and hard, Stew Samson couldn't cut out the pass.

Melesse Hassan had an effort at goal but Sammie Donaldson cleared the ball to safety.

89'

Moges Maalin passed along the floor for Fasilidas Otieno to pick it up, Fasilidas Otieno trapped the ball nicely before Pip Woodhams could intercept.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to play it past Gwandoya Endicott but his possession is lost through a tackle by Gwandoya Endicott.

90'

Corbin Sylla knocked a lovely ball for Stew Samson, Salongo Gichonga couldn't cut out the pass.

Stew Samson curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot was charged down by Tamirat Murunga.

91'

Gwandoya Endicott sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Fasilidas Otieno wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Tabu Mulifi saved and held the ball.

93'

Poor corner kick by Njau Semid. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Meru orient 1 - 0 Meru orient