Ulinzi Stars get the better of visiting Muhoroni in Nakuru

Ulinzi Stars players celebrate after scoring against Bandari in their KPL match at Mbaraki Sports ground on April 6. Ulinzi beat Muhoroni Youth 3-0 in Nakuru on April 16, 2015. PHOTO | LABAN WALLOGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • The Robert Matano-coached soldiers started their hunt for a goal as early as in the fourth minute of the match when Makwata dribbled into Muhoroni’s goalmouth before unleashing ground shot that beat Muhoroni custodian Allan Owiny.
  • And as the match gathered momentum, Ulinzi piled more pressure and their efforts were rewarded when Makwata scored the second goal shortly before half-time.
  • Upon resumption, Muhoroni made several changes but this did not stop the soldiers from scoring their third goal when striker Kevin Amwayi beat his markers and drew goalkeeper Owiny from his position to plant the ball into an empty net.

Ulinzi Stars continued their impressive run when they gunned down visiting Muhoroni FC 3-0 in a mid-week Kenyan Premier League match played at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru, on Thursday.

Ulinzi’s man of the moment was striker John Makwata who scored a brace and played a key role in the third goal against the sugar millers.

The Robert Matano-coached soldiers started their hunt for a goal as early as in the fourth minute of the match when Makwata dribbled into Muhoroni’s goalmouth before unleashing ground shot that beat Muhoroni custodian Allan Owiny.

And as the match gathered momentum, Ulinzi piled more pressure and their efforts were rewarded when Makwata scored the second goal shortly before half-time.

Upon resumption, Muhoroni made several changes but this did not stop the soldiers from scoring their third goal when striker Kevin Amwayi beat his markers and drew goalkeeper Owiny from his position to plant the ball into an empty net.

Muhoroni coach Francis Baraza said his charges failed to translate several scoring chances into goals in the first-half.

“We had our own share of missed chances and this could have turned the game in our favour in the first-half. This was our main undoing,” said Baraza.