Masuta Masita rescues point for Ulinzi against Bandari
Bandari FC head coach Ken Odhiambo (in a red jersey) celebrates with his players after William Wadri (second right) scored their goal against Ulinzi Stars FC during their Kenyan Premier League match at the Mbaraki Sports Club on April 8, 2018. PHOTO | ABDULRAHMAN SHERIFF |
What you need to know:
- Bandri dominated the first half but had to wait until in the 26th minute to take the lead through William Wardi, who received a through pass from Shaaban Kenga, to beat Ulinzi goalkeeper James Saruni with a calculated shot.
- In the second half, Bandari concentrated in defending, a move that cost them dearly as Masita unleashed a powerful shot into the far corner of the net off a fine pass from Daniel Waweru in the 89th minute.
Masuta Masita scored a late equaliser as Ulinzi Stars rescued a 1-1 draw against Bandari during a Kenya Premier league match at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa on Sunday.
William Wardi had put the home team ahead in first half, but with a minute remaining, Daniel Waweru kept a late attack alive and Masita rose to the occasion to nod home.
Bandari head coach Ken Odhiambo said they played well and was satisfied with the performance of his players.
“My players needed to be calm to be able to score more goals. We deserved to emerge victors but in football anything happens,” said Odhiambo.
Ulinzi Stars head coach Nyaudo Dunstan was pleased with the point against a tough opponent.
“We were to win the match but we missed three golden chances, but I’m satisfied with the draw result,” he said.
Bandri dominated the first half but had to wait until in the 26th minute to take the lead through William Wardi, who received a through pass from Shaaban Kenga, to beat Ulinzi goalkeeper James Saruni with a calculated shot.
In the second half, Bandari concentrated in defending, a move that cost them dearly as Masita unleashed a powerful shot into the far corner of the net off a fine pass from Daniel Waweru in the 89th minute.
