Muchiri rescues point for Tusker
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- Rangers however clawed back in the second half, with Likonoh delivering a free kick accurately into the net 10 minutes after the breather to level the scores.
- In a bid to remedy the situation quickly, Matano made a double substitution and introduced Peter Nzuki and David Juma for Khamati and Robert Achema.
- Wanjala, who was acquired by Rangers from Kakamega Homeboyz, then gave his new side the lead in the 78th minute, when he easily tapped in a shot from Dennis Mukaisi that had been spilt forward by Tusker custodian Duncan Ochieng.
Tusker and Posta Rangers on Monday played out a 2-2 draw in s SportPesa fixture staged at the Camp Toyoyo grounds in Nairobi.
Boniface Muchiri salvaged a point for the brewers when he struck two minutes to time with Rangers looking destined for victory.
Tusker were first to score through burly striker Mike Khamati, but the postmen clawed back in the second half with two goals from Jeremiah Wanjala and Georson Likonoh to turn the game on its head.
Tusker coach Robert Matano was forced to make an early substitution in the 25th minute when midfielder Hashim Sempala went down injured and had to be replaced by Apollo Otieno.
Khamati shook the net in the 30th minute when he sent a hard shot past Rangers custodian, who dived on the wrong side and had to watch the ball making its way into the net.
Rangers however clawed back in the second half, with Likonoh delivering a free kick accurately into the net 10 minutes after the breather to level the scores.
In a bid to remedy the situation quickly, Matano made a double substitution and introduced Peter Nzuki and David Juma for Khamati and Robert Achema.
Wanjala, who was acquired by Rangers from Kakamega Homeboyz, then gave his new side the lead in the 78th minute, when he easily tapped in a shot from Dennis Mukaisi that had been spilt forward by Tusker custodian Duncan Ochieng.
Muchiri then stepped up in the 88th minute with an easy finish after capitalising on a defensive lapse on the Rangers’ side to score the equaliser which saved the brewers from defeat.
Rangers will face Kariobangi Sharks away at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos in their next fixture, while Tusker will welcome Wazito at their Ruaraka grounds this weekend.
