Welcome to the match between Meru orient and Meru rangers

1'

Moges Maalin directed the ball nicely past Abdikarim Dalila to Fasilidas Otieno.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to dribble past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid but Fasilidas Otieno lost the ball to Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

2'

Basel Letipilia tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Aklilu Akii-Bua.

3'

Basel Letipilia hit the ball forward to Njau Semid, Njau Semid picked up on the ball before Aklilu Tengelei could reach it.

Njau Semid floated it into the area, Aklilu Akii-Bua couldn't reach it.

Dula Rono got well above Hamadi Adong to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Dol Babito did well to parry it.

4'

Abdikarim Dalila lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

6'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid attempted to play a long ball but The ball cannoned off Fasilidas Otieno.

9'

Basel Letipilia hit the ball forward to Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule picked up on the ball before Aklilu Tengelei could cut it out.

Teferi Kalule skipped easily past Aklilu Akii-Bua.

Teferi Kalule tried to twist past Aklilu Tengelei but Aklilu Tengelei won the ball from Teferi Kalule.

12'

Aklilu Akii-Bua tried to get past Basel Letipilia but Basel Letipilia nicked the ball from the toes of Aklilu Akii-Bua.

13'

Berhane Gasana fired off a long shot. Tamirat Murunga approached too late to clear the danger.

But Berhane Gasana put it wide ... It was a poor miss from Berhane Gasana. He looked like he was short of match practice.

14'

Corner taken by Aklilu Akii-Bua and cut out by the opposition.

18'

Dula Rono looked to play the ball high to Teferi Kalule, Teferi Kalule controlled the ball when bringing it down before Aklilu Akii-Bua could cut it out.

Teferi Kalule was able to make space and shot. Henock Kamoga approached too late to tackle him.

But Teferi Kalule put it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

20'

Salongo Gichonga tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Berhane Gasana.

21'

Fasilidas Otieno delivered the ball to Moges Maalin, Moges Maalin took possession of the ball before Abdikarim Dalila could intercept.

Moges Maalin escaped from the challenge of Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

Dol Babito did well to tip it over the bar.

22'

Melesse Hassan made good use of the scissors dribble. As Berhane Gasana lost his balance, Melesse Hassan dribbled past Berhane Gasana.

Melesse Hassan tried to dart past Haregewoin Matiku but Melesse Hassan lost the ball to Haregewoin Matiku.

26'

Aklilu Akii-Bua tried to skip past Teferi Kalule but failed.

27'

Tamirat Murunga tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Berhane Gasana.

28'

Basel Letipilia took the ball past Henock Kamoga.

Pass by Basel Letipilia to Teferi Kalule, the ball was picked up by Teferi Kalule before Aklilu Akii-Bua could intercept.

Teferi Kalule put a low cross in to the near post, Aklilu Tengelei failed to intercept the pass.

On the volley, Salongo Gichonga shot towards goal but Hamadi Adong threw himself in front of the shot.

30'

Fasilidas Otieno attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kinfu Marango.

31'

Tamirat Murunga played a wonderful ball for Salongo Gichonga, Salongo Gichonga latched onto the ball before Haregewoin Matiku could intercept.

Salongo Gichonga dribbled past Berhane Gasana.

Salongo Gichonga tried to get the cross in but Haregewoin Matiku intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

32'

Dula Rono went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

34'

Moges Maalin directed the ball nicely to Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno took it in his stride before Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid could intercept.

Fasilidas Otieno faked a shot before cutting Abdikarim Dalila in a different direction.

Good play by Fasilidas Otieno in making himself some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Hamadi Adong failed to block the shot.

Denied by Dol Babito.

35'

Berhane Gasana stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Salongo Gichonga got in the way of the ball.

38'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Aklilu Tengelei.

Berhane Gasana attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Moges Maalin.

40'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid darted past Moges Maalin.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid fired off a medium-ranged shot but Fasilidas Otieno managed to block the shot.

41'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid lost the ball to Fasilidas Otieno's block tackle before Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid attempted to pass the ball.

43'

The referee showed Melesse Hassan a yellow card.

Basel Letipilia tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Berhane Gasana.

45'

Njau Semid sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Meru orient maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Meru rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Salongo Gichonga swiftly put in the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

52'

Haregewoin Matiku twisted past Salongo Gichonga.

Haregewoin Matiku tried to whip in a float cross but The ball came off Tamirat Murunga.

53'

Fasilidas Otieno stepped up and struck the freekick. But Fasilidas Otieno sent it far too high.

55'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Fasilidas Otieno wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid struck it just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

57'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid could not stop Teferi Kalule going past him.

Teferi Kalule failed in his attempt to dart past Aklilu Akii-Bua.

59'

Salongo Gichonga found an opportunity to score from long range but Haregewoin Matiku did well to close down the space.

60'

Berhane Gasana played a wonderful ball for Aklilu Tengelei, Teferi Kalule stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Aklilu Tengelei sprinted past Basel Letipilia.

Aklilu Tengelei crossed the ball low and hard, Teferi Kalule missed his interception.

Haregewoin Matiku approached and took a quick shot on the ball, Njau Semid approached too late to tackle him.

Tabu Mulifi had no chance to save it ... Haregewoin Matiku scored !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Meru orient 0 - 1 Meru rangers

61'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to dribble past Fasilidas Otieno but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid lost the ball to Fasilidas Otieno's block tackle.

62'

Berhane Gasana tried to dart past Tamirat Murunga but Tamirat Murunga won the ball from Berhane Gasana.

63'

Basel Letipilia tried to play it past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Basel Letipilia lost the ball to Aklilu Akii-Bua.

65'

Dula Rono attempted to feed the high ball but Aklilu Akii-Bua read the game well to intercept the ball.

67'

Basel Letipilia turned with the ball past Aklilu Tengelei.

Basel Letipilia tried to use his skill to go past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Aklilu Akii-Bua didn't allow.

69'

Moges Maalin lifted the ball towards Dula Rono in the area, Dula Rono brought the ball under control superbly before Kinfu Marango could cut it out.

Dula Rono found a perfect spot and hit a fierce shot. Henock Kamoga approached too late to block it.

Dula Rono looked destined to score but Dol Babito react fast enough and saved it.

70'

Berhane Gasana tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tamirat Murunga.

72'

Haregewoin Matiku played a perfect pass for Berhane Gasana, Berhane Gasana took it in his stride before Tamirat Murunga could intercept.

Pass by Berhane Gasana to Haregewoin Matiku, Haregewoin Matiku trapped the ball nicely before Salongo Gichonga could reach it.

Haregewoin Matiku tried his luck from a distance but the shot was blocked by Tamirat Murunga.

73'

Berhane Gasana tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Basel Letipilia.

74'

Fasilidas Otieno turned on the ball to leave Abdikarim Dalila standing.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

76'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Fasilidas Otieno.

77'

Fasilidas Otieno lifted the ball towards Moges Maalin in the area, Moges Maalin brought the ball under control superbly before Abdikarim Dalila could intercept.

Pass by Moges Maalin to Salongo Gichonga, Salongo Gichonga trapped the ball nicely before Hamadi Adong could reach it.

Salongo Gichonga found himself in some space and shot. Henock Kamoga didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Salongo Gichonga scooped it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

81'

Salongo Gichonga span past Haregewoin Matiku.

Salongo Gichonga put a low cross past Berhane Gasana.

Dula Rono moved onto the ball and hurriedly fired in a shot past Hamadi Adong.

Dol Babito didn't move fast enough to save it ... Dula Rono scored. Super finish !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Meru orient 1 - 1 Meru rangers

83'

Salongo Gichonga struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Haregewoin Matiku made the clearance.

84'

Salongo Gichonga tried to play it past Sahlu Kaigwa but Sahlu Kaigwa succesfully won the ball from Salongo Gichonga.

85'

Fasilidas Otieno turned with the ball past Abdikarim Dalila.

From medium range, Fasilidas Otieno bent the ball towards goal but Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid cleared the ball.

87'

Hamadi Adong looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Kinfu Marango won the ball in the air from Njau Semid, then flicked the ball forward.

Henock Kamoga played a pinpoint pass to Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid, Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid trapped the ball nicely before Moges Dalila could cut it out.

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Njau Semid scrambled the ball away.

88'

Teferi Kalule tried to take the ball past Aklilu Tengelei but Aklilu Tengelei cleanly tackled the ball.

90'

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

91'

Moges Maalin knocked a lovely ball for Fasilidas Otieno, Abdikarim Dalila stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno curled the ball in at goal from distance. Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid failed to charge down the shot.

But Fasilidas Otieno sent it far too high ... It was a poor effort from Fasilidas Otieno. He was lacking match sharpness.

92'

Kinfu Marango used his skill to go past Moges Maalin.

Kinfu Marango passed along the floor for Aklilu Tengelei to pick it up, Fasilidas Otieno couldn't cut it.

Aklilu Tengelei tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot was blocked by Moges Dalila.

End Match Meru orient 1 - 1 Meru rangers