Welcome to the match between Embu athletic and Meru orient

4'

Basel Letipilia fed the ball forward to Teferi Kalule, Ferid Deiriai failed to reach the ball.

Teferi Kalule tried to skip past the challenge of Alemayyehu Nafula but Alemayyehu Nafula blocked Teferi Kalule in a good, clean tackle.

7'

Othieno Dato tried to twist past Tamirat Murunga but Tamirat Murunga robbed Othieno Dato.

8'

Salongo Gichonga tried to sprint past Habte Shikuku but Habte Shikuku took the ball away from Salongo Gichonga.

9'

Moges Maalin knocked a lovely ball for Fasilidas Otieno, Bwana Bahati couldn't cut out the pass.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Tekalgn Dulecha.

13'

Tekalgn Dulecha went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

15'

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

17'

Tekalgn Dulecha took the ball past Mezegubu Apio.

Tekalgn Dulecha passed along the floor for Tafari Sajjabi to pick it up, Tafari Sajjabi picked up on the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could reach it.

Tafari Sajjabi lined up the shot from the angle but Moges Dalila managed to block the shot.

18'

Moges Maalin was outpaced by Tekalgn Dulecha.

Tekalgn Dulecha played the ball to Othieno Dato's feet, Fasilidas Otieno failed to intercept the pass.

Othieno Dato made a pass to Ferid Deiriai, Ferid Deiriai picked up on the ball before Njau Semid could cut it out.

Ferid Deiriai was able to make space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Moges Dalila approached too late to block it.

It went in the back of the net ... Ferid Deiriai scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Embu athletic 1 - 0 Meru orient

19'

Kassa Nafula took the ball over the halfway line,Tamirat Murunga failed to intercept the pass.

Othieno Dato won the aerial challenge against Njau Semid, then headed the ball forward.

Vicious shot by Alemayyehu Nafula for the top corner but Moges Dalila cleared the ball to safety.

21'

Bwana Bahati was shown a yellow card.

Ferid Deiriai dribbled past Teferi Kalule.

Ferid Deiriai tried a medium range effort but Basel Letipilia got himself between the ball and goal.

22'

Tamirat Murunga went in with a successful block tackle on Kassa Nafula before Kassa Nafula attempted to pass the ball.

24'

Kassa Nafula tried to twist past Salongo Gichonga but Kassa Nafula lost the ball to Salongo Gichonga.

28'

Salongo Gichonga struck a long range piledriver!. Habte Shikuku failed to block the shot.

Salongo Gichonga's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A real chance wasted.

31'

Pass by Moges Maalin to Fasilidas Otieno, Fasilidas Otieno trapped the ball nicely before Bwana Bahati could reach it.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Tekalgn Dulecha.

34'

Ferid Deiriai played a great ball for Alemayyehu Nafula, Alemayyehu Nafula latched onto the ball before Mezegubu Apio could intercept.

Alemayyehu Nafula crossed the ball high into the box, Teferi Kalule stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Othieno Dato struck from a narrow angle but Njau Semid threw himself in front of the shot.

35'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Othieno Dato.

Basel Letipilia tried to twist past Alemayyehu Nafula but Alemayyehu Nafula denied.

36'

Fasilidas Otieno looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Tekalgn Dulecha read the game well to intercept the ball.

37'

Moges Maalin attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Bwana Bahati made it first to the ball and intercepted.

39'

Bwana Bahati tried to jink past Fasilidas Otieno but Fasilidas Otieno blocked Bwana Bahati in a good, clean tackle.

40'

Alemayyehu Nafula was shown a yellow card.

42'

Fasilidas Otieno held up the ball, evading the challenge of Bwana Bahati and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Fasilidas Otieno sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a shocking miss.

43'

Bwana Bahati swiftly put in the freekick. But Bwana Bahati blazed it over the bar.

45'

Basel Letipilia shielded the ball from Tafari Sajjabi and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

But Basel Letipilia put it high and wide ... He held his head in his hands.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Meru orient were unfortunate to go in behind.Embu athletic had 50% possession in the match, while Meru orient had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Basel Letipilia passed along the floor for Moges Maalin to pick it up, Ferid Deiriai stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Moges Maalin made good use of the scissors dribble. As Alemayyehu Nafula lost his balance, Moges Maalin dribbled past Alemayyehu Nafula.

Moges Maalin tried to whip in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ferid Deiriai.

47'

Ferid Deiriai tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Basel Letipilia.

48'

Tekalgn Dulecha delivered the ball to Amlak Gurnah, Amlak Gurnah took possession of the ball before Fasilidas Otieno could cut it out.

Amlak Gurnah tried a medium range effort but the shot was blocked by Moges Maalin.

49'

Mezegubu Apio went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

50'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Basel Letipilia.

Fasilidas Otieno faked a pass then cut Debebe Kanogo in a different direction.

Fasilidas Otieno tried to get onto the pass but Bwana Bahati intercepted but couldn't control.

51'

Poor corner kick delivered by Habte Shikuku that went straight to the opposition.

52'

Salongo Gichonga tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Habte Shikuku.

53'

Salongo Gichonga ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Moges Dalila jumped above Amlak Gurnah, then made an attacking header.

Kassa Kamade chose to punch the ball away.

54'

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to chip the ball forward but Fasilidas Otieno cut it out.

60'

Salongo Gichonga struck a long range piledriver!. Habte Shikuku couldn't reach it.

But Salongo Gichonga scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

61'

Kassa Nafula played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Tamirat Murunga.

63'

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

64'

Alemayyehu Nafula tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Teferi Kalule.

65'

Mezegubu Apio had to come off injured.

Aifell Zaman replaced the injured Mezegubu Apio.

Alemayyehu Nafula swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

67'

That was a trademark freekick from Tafari Sajjabi. Tabu Mulifi wan't fast enough to make the save. ...

Embu athletic 2 - 0 Meru orient

69'

Basel Letipilia took the corner to the edge of the area.

Njau Semid met the ball with a diving header at goal but Amlak Gurnah headed clear the danger.

71'

Dula Rono tried an in-swinging corner.

Moges Dalila got up above Amlak Gurnah, then headed it to the goal.

Kassa Kamade saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

72'

Tamirat Murunga moved the ball forward for Salongo Gichonga, Habte Shikuku failed to intercept the pass.

Salongo Gichonga skipped past the challenge of Kassa Nafula.

Salongo Gichonga tried to use his skill to go past Amlak Gurnah but Amlak Gurnah blocked Salongo Gichonga.

73'

Debebe Kanogo received a yellow card.

Basel Letipilia tried to dribble past Bwana Bahati but Bwana Bahati didn't allow.

74'

Moges Maalin hit a long ball forward to Moges Dalila, Moges Dalila latched onto the ball before Bwana Bahati could cut it out.

Moges Dalila looked destined to score but Debebe Kanogo closed down the space.

76'

Basel Letipilia played a great ball for Njau Semid, Njau Semid took it in his stride before Ferid Deiriai could intercept.

Njau Semid jinked confidently past Alemayyehu Nafula.

Njau Semid made a good pass to Salongo Gichonga, Salongo Gichonga latched onto the ball before Debebe Kanogo could cut it out.

Salongo Gichonga played a great ball for Njau Semid, Njau Semid took possession of the ball before Amlak Gurnah could reach it.

Njau Semid passed along the floor for Moges Maalin to pick it up, Moges Maalin trapped the ball nicely before Debebe Kanogo could intercept.

Moges Maalin passed the ball perfectly to Dula Rono, Amlak Gurnah tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dula Rono took a shot! but Debebe Kanogo cleared the ball to safety.

77'

Debebe Kanogo took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Habte Shikuku tried to feed the high ball but Tamirat Murunga made it first to the ball and intercepted.

81'

Bwana Bahati played a long ball looking for the head of Ferid Deiriai, Ferid Deiriai brought the ball down well before Fasilidas Otieno could intercept.

Ferid Deiriai had a go on goal but Moges Dalila got in and cleared the danger.

82'

Moges Maalin found a chance to score from long range but Tekalgn Dulecha made the last ditch tackle.

84'

Dula Rono dribbled confidently past Bwana Bahati.

Dula Rono surged past Tekalgn Dulecha!.

Dula Rono fired off a shot. Amlak Gurnah couldn't reach it.

Kassa Kamade did well to turn the ball round the post.

86'

Tekalgn Dulecha tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Fasilidas Otieno.

88'

Moges Maalin tried to use his skill to go past Bwana Bahati but Bwana Bahati dispossessed Moges Maalin.

89'

Salongo Gichonga attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Bwana Bahati failed to charge down the shot.

Salongo Gichonga left Kassa Kamade with an easy save.

90'

Salongo Gichonga tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Habte Shikuku.

93'

Tekalgn Dulecha played the ball past Fasilidas Otieno to Bwana Bahati's feet.

Bwana Bahati played it past Moges Maalin.

Bwana Bahati made a good pass to Othieno Dato, the ball was picked up by Othieno Dato before Fasilidas Otieno could intercept.

Othieno Dato hit a fierce shot but the shot was charged down by Njau Semid.

94'

Salongo Gichonga surged past Kassa Nafula!.

Salongo Gichonga attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Habte Shikuku.

95'

Kassa Nafula flighted in the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

End Match Embu athletic 2 - 0 Meru orient