Welcome to the match between Meru rangers and Meru county

1'

Pass by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid to Abdikarim Dalila, Abdikarim Dalila took possession of the ball before Fran Edwards could intercept.

Abdikarim Dalila blasted a banana shot from long range. Rolph Farnham failed to block the shot.

But Abdikarim Dalila put it wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

2'

Hamadi Adong skipped easily past the challenge of Winfred James.

Hamadi Adong made an attempt to move the ball forward but Fran Edwards cut it out easily.

6'

Hal Patrickson played a lovely ball for Nicholas Rakes, Nicholas Rakes latched onto the ball before Aklilu Akii-Bua could cut it out.

Nicholas Rakes evaded the challenge of Aklilu Tengelei and struck a medium range piledriver.

Dol Babito saved and held onto the ball.

7'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid directed the ball nicely to Abdikarim Dalila, Abdikarim Dalila picked up on the ball before Rolph Farnham could reach it.

Abdikarim Dalila tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Fran Edwards.

8'

Abdikarim Dalila picked up Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid's superb pass, Fran Edwards couldn't cut it.

Abdikarim Dalila jinked confidently past Rolph Farnham.

Abdikarim Dalila shot on the ball but Sheard Stidolph charged down the shot.

9'

Nicholas Rakes attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Haregewoin Matiku.

12'

Henock Kamoga made a pass to Aklilu Tengelei, Aklilu Tengelei latched onto the ball before Davey Law could reach it.

Aklilu Tengelei escaped from the challenge of Mason Stacks and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

The ball skimmed the top of the cross bar and went out ... He dropped to his knees

13'

Rolph Farnham looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

14'

Mason Stacks skipped easily past the challenge of Aklilu Akii-Bua.

Mason Stacks tried to send in a low cross but The ball struck Aklilu Tengelei.

18'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid attempted to lob the ball forward but Fran Edwards got to the ball first.

19'

Mason Stacks stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

20'

Aklilu Tengelei dribbled past Kynaston Barton.

Aklilu Tengelei hit the ball from medium range. Davey Law failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

21'

Haregewoin Matiku brought the ball over the halfway line,Fran Edwards missed his interception.

Norman Babcock challenged Sahlu Kaigwa for a heading, then headed the ball to safety.

22'

Berhane Gasana ran up to take the kick. Berhane Gasana scored the penalty with expert placement!!. ... Scored !!!

Meru rangers 1 - 0 Meru county

24'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to play a long ball but Mason Stacks read the game well to intercept the ball.

26'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid played a high ball forward for Sahlu Kaigwa to run onto, Sahlu Kaigwa took an excellent first touch before Mason Stacks could intercept.

Sahlu Kaigwa passed the ball perfectly to Aklilu Tengelei, Sheard Stidolph couldn't reach it.

Aklilu Tengelei lined up the shot from the angle but Norman Babcock made the clearance.

27'

Rolph Farnham sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

28'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid made a pass to Abdikarim Dalila, Fran Edwards stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Abdikarim Dalila played the ball to Sahlu Kaigwa's feet, Sahlu Kaigwa took possession of the ball before Rolph Farnham could intercept.

Sahlu Kaigwa played a great ball for Hamadi Adong, Sheard Stidolph couldn't reach it.

Hamadi Adong tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot cannoned off Norman Babcock.

29'

Nicholas Rakes failed in his attempt to take the ball past Haregewoin Matiku.

30'

Winfred James received a yellow card.

Berhane Gasana swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

31'

Aklilu Tengelei gave the corner straight to the opposition.

33'

Nicholas Rakes played the ball to Kynaston Barton's feet, Kynaston Barton took possession of the ball before Aklilu Tengelei could cut it out.

Kynaston Barton tried to jink past Haregewoin Matiku but Kynaston Barton lost the ball to Haregewoin Matiku's block tackle.

34'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to get past Fran Edwards but Fran Edwards cleanly tackled the ball.

36'

Nicholas Rakes twisted past Haregewoin Matiku.

Nicholas Rakes shielded the ball from Berhane Gasana and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

But Nicholas Rakes put it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

37'

Davey Law twisted past Aklilu Akii-Bua.

Davey Law tried to dribble past Aklilu Tengelei but his possession is lost through a tackle by Aklilu Tengelei.

38'

Nicholas Rakes's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

39'

Henock Kamoga made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Rolph Farnham.

40'

Aklilu Akii-Bua failed in his attempt to play it past Davey Law.

42'

Rolph Farnham attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Abdikarim Dalila had no problem in intercepting the ball.

45'

Mason Stacks blasted a banana shot from long range but Aklilu Tengelei got himself between the ball and goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Meru county were unfortunate to go in behind.Meru rangers maintained 53% of possession and 47% for Meru county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Fran Edwards made a good pass to Rolph Farnham, Rolph Farnham trapped the ball nicely before Haregewoin Matiku could reach it.

Rolph Farnham played a lovely ball for Winfred James, Winfred James took possession of the ball before Abdikarim Dalila could cut it out.

Winfred James found a chance to score but he was under too much pressure from Hamadi Adong .

48'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid laid it forward to Abdikarim Dalila, Abdikarim Dalila took possession of the ball before Fran Edwards could intercept.

Abdikarim Dalila played a perfect pass for Haregewoin Matiku, Rolph Farnham failed to intercept the pass.

Haregewoin Matiku hit it high and hard towards goal but Norman Babcock scrambled the ball away.

49'

Rolph Farnham directed the ball nicely to Mason Stacks, Aklilu Akii-Bua failed to intercept the pass.

Mason Stacks crossed the halfway line with the ball , Aklilu Tengelei failed to reach the ball.

Winfred James passed forward instantly. Hamadi Adong failed to intercept the pass.

Kynaston Barton aimed for the top corner but Henock Kamoga cleared the ball to safety.

53'

Aklilu Tengelei played it confidently past Davey Law.

Aklilu Tengelei tried to get the ball across but Mason Stacks blocked it.

54'

Mason Stacks tried to jink past Aklilu Akii-Bua but Mason Stacks lost the ball to Aklilu Akii-Bua.

55'

Nicholas Rakes tried to dribble past Haregewoin Matiku but Haregewoin Matiku won the ball from Nicholas Rakes.

56'

Poor corner kick by Henock Kamoga. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

57'

Nicholas Rakes tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Berhane Gasana.

58'

Nicholas Rakes dribbled past Berhane Gasana.

Nicholas Rakes skipped easily past Haregewoin Matiku.

Nicholas Rakes unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Henock Kamoga cleared the ball from danger.

60'

Aklilu Akii-Bua stepped up and struck the freekick into the top corner of the goal. Xzavier Coel failed to clear the ball away. ... GOAL!!!

Meru rangers 2 - 0 Meru county

61'

Rolph Farnham showed Kinfu Marango a clean set of heels.

Rolph Farnham stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Abdikarim Dalila.

63'

Abdikarim Dalila bent it from long range but Rolph Farnham managed to block the shot.

64'

Nicholas Rakes had the strength to hold off Haregewoin Matiku.

Nicholas Rakes hit a crashing drive past Berhane Gasana from a distance.

But Nicholas Rakes sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor miss from Nicholas Rakes. He looked like he was short of match practice.

65'

Rolph Farnham fed the ball forward to Fran Edwards, Fran Edwards took possession of the ball before Abdikarim Dalila could reach it.

Fran Edwards played a great ball for Hal Patrickson, Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid missed his interception.

Hal Patrickson made space for himself and shot. Hamadi Adong approached too late to clear the danger.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Hal Patrickson. He was lacking match sharpness.

67'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Fran Edwards.

70'

Mason Stacks played a lovely ball for Fran Edwards, Fran Edwards latched onto the ball before Aklilu Akii-Bua could intercept.

Fran Edwards took a medium-ranged shot. Aklilu Tengelei didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, Fran Edwards put it well over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

72'

Davey Law dribbled past Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

Davey Law twisted past Abdikarim Dalila.

The ball was struck by Davey Law from 20 yards out. Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Dol Babito made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

73'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Fran Edwards blocked it.

74'

Abdikarim Dalila twisted past Fran Edwards.

Abdikarim Dalila passed along the floor for Haregewoin Matiku to pick it up, Haregewoin Matiku took possession of the ball before Rolph Farnham could cut it out.

Haregewoin Matiku looked certain to score but Norman Babcock gave him no space .

76'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to hit a long ball forward but Mason Stacks found himself in the way of the ball.

77'

Aklilu Akii-Bua tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Fran Edwards had no problem in intercepting the ball.

78'

Nicholas Rakes had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Haregewoin Matiku didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Nicholas Rakes put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

80'

Rolph Farnham knocked a lovely ball for Fran Edwards, the ball was picked up by Fran Edwards before Abdikarim Dalila could cut it out.

Fran Edwards sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid failed to charge down the shot.

But Fran Edwards's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

81'

Mason Stacks tried to skip past the challenge of Aklilu Akii-Bua but Aklilu Akii-Bua took the ball away from Mason Stacks.

82'

Mason Stacks lifted the ball towards Hal Patrickson in the area, Hal Patrickson brought the ball under control superbly before Aklilu Tengelei could intercept.

Hal Patrickson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Henock Kamoga.

83'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid tried to twist past Fran Edwards but Fran Edwards robbed Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid.

85'

Mason Stacks played the ball to Davey Law's feet, Davey Law took it in his stride before Aklilu Akii-Bua could intercept.

Davey Law tried to whip in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Aklilu Tengelei.

86'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Fran Edwards.

87'

Berhane Gasana looked for the head of Abdikarim Dalila, Abdikarim Dalila took an excellent first touch before Kynaston Barton could cut it out.

Abdikarim Dalila looked certain to score but Norman Babcock made a crucial intervention!.

89'

Mason Stacks dribbled past Aklilu Akii-Bua.

Mason Stacks tried to get past Aklilu Tengelei but Mason Stacks lost the ball to Aklilu Tengelei's block tackle.

90'

Aklilu Tengelei tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Davey Law.

92'

Wang-Ombe Abdelrashid made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Fran Edwards intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

End Match Meru rangers 2 - 0 Meru county