Welcome to the match between Meru orient and Meru county

1'

Mason Stacks knocked a lovely ball for Davey Law, Davey Law latched onto the ball before Dedrick Savidge could cut it out.

Davey Law blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Philander Simpson made the clearance.

3'

Philander Simpson tried to play a long ball forward but Nicholas Rakes closed in and intercepted the ball.

4'

Dedrick Savidge took the corner to the edge of the area.

Norman Babcock got above Alpha Byrd to win the ball and headed the ball clear.

5'

Kynaston Barton went in with a successful block tackle on Corbin Sylla before Corbin Sylla attempted to pass the ball.

7'

Rolph Farnham tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Pip Woodhams.

8'

Corbin Sylla attempted to lob the ball forward but Kynaston Barton did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

9'

Fran Edwards could not stop a confident Sammie Donaldson going past him.

Sammie Donaldson tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Rolph Farnham.

11'

Corbin Sylla skipped easily past the challenge of Kynaston Barton.

Corbin Sylla put a low cross in to the far post, Nicholas Rakes tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Cash Garrod let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but the shot clattered off Norman Babcock.

12'

Nicholas Rakes tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Corbin Sylla closed in and intercepted the ball.

13'

Alpha Byrd sent over the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

14'

Fran Edwards fired in the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

15'

Mason Stacks aimed the corner at the far post.

19'

Pip Woodhams tried to dribble past Fran Edwards but Fran Edwards took the ball away from Pip Woodhams.

20'

Corbin Sylla stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kynaston Barton.

21'

Corbin Sylla played the ball to Stew Samson's feet, Stew Samson took possession of the ball before Kynaston Barton could intercept.

Nicholas Rakes was outpaced by Stew Samson.

Stew Samson crossed the ball low past Kynaston Barton into the box.

Cash Garrod ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal, Norman Babcock failed to charge down the shot.

Xzavier Coel saved superbly and held the ball.

22'

The referee showed Winfred James a yellow card.

Philander Simpson hit the ball forward to Dedrick Savidge, Dedrick Savidge latched onto the ball before Davey Law could cut it out.

Dedrick Savidge tried to put the ball across but Mason Stacks cut out the cross.

23'

Davey Law shielded the ball from Dedrick Savidge and shot from 30 yards.

Lennon Hodges tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

24'

Rolph Farnham looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Pip Woodhams got in the way of the ball.

25'

Stew Samson attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Kynaston Barton.

26'

Rolph Farnham dribbled confidently past Gwandoya Endicott.

Rolph Farnham laid it forward to Winfred James, Pip Woodhams couldn't reach it.

Winfred James had a go on goal but Alpha Byrd got himself between the ball and goal.

28'

Kynaston Barton was pressed by Dedrick Savidge but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from long range.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Kynaston Barton ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

29'

Corbin Sylla jinked confidently past Kynaston Barton.

Corbin Sylla tried to send in a low cross but Nicholas Rakes closed in and intercepted the ball.

30'

Philander Simpson easily got past the challenge of Mason Stacks.

Philander Simpson twisted past Davey Law.

Good play by Philander Simpson in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Sheard Stidolph failed to charge down the shot.

But Philander Simpson struck the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

31'

Nicholas Rakes took the ball past Stew Samson.

Corbin Sylla blocked Nicholas Rakes before Nicholas Rakes attempted to deliver the ball.

34'

Corbin Sylla skipped easily past the challenge of Nicholas Rakes.

Corbin Sylla tried to supply a float cross but Kynaston Barton found himself in the way of the ball.

35'

Sheard Stidolph played it confidently past Dedrick Savidge.

Sheard Stidolph tried to cross the ball low but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Philander Simpson.

36'

Philander Simpson played a lovely ball for Dedrick Savidge, Dedrick Savidge latched onto the ball before Davey Law could cut it out.

Dedrick Savidge played a lovely ball for Philander Simpson, Philander Simpson latched onto the ball before Mason Stacks could intercept.

Philander Simpson did his best to get the ball into the area but it was well intercepted by Davey Law.

37'

Philander Simpson dribbled past Kynaston Barton.

Philander Simpson tried to dart past Davey Law but Davey Law took the ball away from Philander Simpson.

38'

Fran Edwards fired in the freekick. But Fran Edwards didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

39'

Gwandoya Endicott found an opportunity to score from long range but Fran Edwards made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

40'

Leith Wheelock tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Davey Law.

42'

Norman Babcock had the strength to hold off Philander Simpson.

Norman Babcock got the float cross in from the wing, Dedrick Savidge couldn't cut it.

Hal Patrickson jumped with Alpha Byrd and won the ball, then headed at goal.

Lennon Hodges did well to tip it round the post.

43'

Dedrick Savidge chipped it to Leith Wheelock, Kynaston Barton couldn't reach it.

Leith Wheelock tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Sheard Stidolph read the game well to intercept the ball.

44'

Philander Simpson shot from 30 yards. Davey Law approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went past Xzavier Coel in the back of the net ... Philander Simpson scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Meru orient 1 - 0 Meru county

45'

Rolph Farnham played a high ball looking for Hal Patrickson to run onto it, Hal Patrickson brought the ball down well before Pip Woodhams could intercept.

Hal Patrickson lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and attempted a thunderous drive. Alpha Byrd approached too late to tackle him.

Lennon Hodges tried to save but he couldn ... Hal Patrickson capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Meru orient 1 - 1 Meru county

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Meru orient had 55% possession in the match, while Meru county had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Gwandoya Endicott skipped past the challenge of Fran Edwards.

Gwandoya Endicott tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Rolph Farnham.

47'

Fran Edwards tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Dedrick Savidge showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

48'

The referee showed Stew Samson a yellow card.

49'

Mason Stacks tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Stew Samson.

54'

Gwandoya Endicott stepped away from Fran Edwards and tried to curl one in from long range.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Gwandoya Endicott ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

55'

Fran Edwards tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Pip Woodhams.

58'

Corbin Sylla tried to move the ball forward but Kynaston Barton blocked it.

59'

Alpha Byrd took the ball past Fran Edwards.

Alpha Byrd shielded the ball from Rolph Farnham and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Xzavier Coel gathered the ball safely.

60'

Mason Stacks dribbled past Philander Simpson.

Mason Stacks tried to put a low cross but Dedrick Savidge intercepted but couldn't control.

61'

Rolph Farnham jinked confidently past Pip Woodhams.

Rolph Farnham laid it forward to Hal Patrickson, Hal Patrickson trapped the ball nicely before Gwandoya Endicott could reach it.

Hal Patrickson delivered the ball to Fran Edwards, Fran Edwards picked up on the ball before Sammie Donaldson could reach it.

Fran Edwards got past Alpha Byrd.

Fran Edwards directed the ball to Hal Patrickson, the ball was picked up by Hal Patrickson before Sammie Donaldson could reach it.

Despite the angle, Hal Patrickson flicked it goalwards but Alpha Byrd threw himself in front of the shot.

62'

Poor corner kick delivered by Sammie Donaldson that went straight to the opposition.

63'

Mason Stacks dribbled past Dedrick Savidge.

Mason Stacks took the ball past Philander Simpson.

Mason Stacks tried to whip in a float cross but Dedrick Savidge coolly intercepted the cross.

64'

Mason Stacks laid it forward to Davey Law, the ball was picked up by Davey Law before Dedrick Savidge could intercept.

Davey Law whipped in a float cross, Philander Simpson couldn't reach it.

Hal Patrickson got ahead of Sammie Donaldson to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Lennon Hodges saved and held onto the ball.

65'

Dedrick Savidge sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

66'

Norman Babcock ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Sheard Stidolph won the ball in the air from Sammie Donaldson, then made an attacking header.

Lennon Hodges strayed off his line ... Sheard Stidolph finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Meru orient 1 - 2 Meru county

67'

Philander Simpson played a wonderful ball for Dedrick Savidge, Dedrick Savidge picked up on the ball before Davey Law could reach it.

Dedrick Savidge tried his luck from a distance but Mason Stacks charged down the shot.

69'

Davey Law attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Pip Woodhams.

70'

Mason Stacks took the ball past Corbin Sylla.

Mason Stacks delivered a float cross over Dedrick Savidge.

Winfred James got above Alpha Byrd to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Lennon Hodges saved and held onto the ball.

72'

Davey Law received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mason Stacks, the ball was picked up by Davey Law before Dedrick Savidge could reach it.

Davey Law hit a long ball towards Winfred James in the area, Winfred James took it in his stride before Philander Simpson could intercept.

Winfred James shot for the top corner but Alpha Byrd scrambled the ball away.

73'

Norman Babcock gave the corner straight to the opposition.

77'

Gwandoya Endicott dribbled confidently past Fran Edwards.

Gwandoya Endicott directed the ball nicely to Leith Wheelock, Leith Wheelock trapped the ball nicely before Rolph Farnham could cut it out.

Leith Wheelock found himself in some space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Norman Babcock didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Xzavier Coel did well to parry it.

78'

Rolph Farnham dribbled past Pip Woodhams.

Rolph Farnham played a pinpoint pass to Winfred James, Gwandoya Endicott failed to intercept the pass.

Winfred James tried to lob the ball at goal. Sammie Donaldson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Winfred James put it wide ... It was a poor effort from Winfred James. He was lacking match sharpness.

79'

Mason Stacks failed in his attempt to twist past Dedrick Savidge.

80'

Rolph Farnham struck a long range piledriver past Gwandoya Endicott .

Rolph Farnham struck it just over the bar ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

82'

Rolph Farnham made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Gwandoya Endicott intercepted but couldn't control.

83'

Nicholas Rakes made good use of the scissors dribble. As Stew Samson lost his balance, Nicholas Rakes dribbled past Stew Samson.

Nicholas Rakes shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Corbin Sylla approached too late to tackle him.

But Nicholas Rakes sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

84'

Corbin Sylla shielded the ball from Kynaston Barton and hit a speculative long-range shot.

But Corbin Sylla put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

85'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Dedrick Savidge.

86'

Philander Simpson tried to sprint past Sheard Stidolph but Sheard Stidolph succesfully won the ball from Philander Simpson.

87'

Davey Law attempted to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Dedrick Savidge.

88'

Corbin Sylla directed the ball to Stew Samson, Stew Samson took it in his stride before Kynaston Barton could reach it.

Stew Samson directed the ball nicely to Corbin Sylla, Corbin Sylla took it in his stride before Nicholas Rakes could intercept.

Corbin Sylla did his best to get the ball into the area but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Kynaston Barton.

89'

Pip Woodhams tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Rolph Farnham.

90'

Philander Simpson had shrugged off the challenge of Winfred James and tried to curl one in from long range.

Philander Simpson sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

93'

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

94'

Gwandoya Endicott turned with the ball past Fran Edwards.

Gwandoya Endicott tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rolph Farnham intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

End Match Meru orient 1 - 2 Meru county