Leopards, Zoo share spoils in Machakos

For the sixth time this season, AFC Leopards conceded at the death to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zoo Kericho in their SportPesa Premier League match at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Wednesday.

Earlier on at the same venue, Sofapaka also returned to winning ways after a 2-0 win over 10-man Western Stima.

The second placed Batoto ba Mungu relied on goals from Kepha Aswani and John Avire to beat Stima 2-0 and coach John Baraza elected to discuss his team's title chances after the game.

"My boys have shown that they can fight even when the stakes are against them. We will continue to work hard and fight for everything because we still have seven games. You never know," he said.

Aside from the goals, the Leopards match was also marred by a tale of two misses penalties in the second half.

"My players got tired in the second half and we struggled as a result. That said, a draw is better compared to a defeat," added Leopards coach Andre Casa Mbungo.

First, Zoo keeper walked casually across the entire length of the pitch to take a penalty awarded to his team, only to watch his feeble penalty saved by Leopards reserve keeper Ezekiel Owade.

Moments later, Leopards talisman Whyvonne Isuza beat Elungat from six yards, but his penalty came off the the bar.

Paul Were scored Leopards goal. He dribbled across the right hand side of the season and easily beat Elungat at his near post.

Isuza and Vincent Oburu also took turns to twice hit the post in the opening half, but then Geoffrey Gichana had the last laugh, heading home a corner kick for the equalising goal of the game in the 87th minute.