League

Haslingden
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Richard Nduro took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 9th minute Richard Nduro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Githinji Mbugua saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, city club's goalkeeper Githinji Mbugua had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Richard Nduro. Githinji Mbugua showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Nduro, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 16th minute, Haslingden United's William Odinga ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Githinji Mbugua. Githinji Mbugua yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. In the 20th match minute, city club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Charles Otunga to maneuver through the defense. Dedan Nyambura shot from long distance in the 21st minute, but Githinji Mbugua was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. 22 minutes into the match, city club's goal looked a bit too open when Richard Nduro came free, but Githinji Mbugua reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Njeri Jonny showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paul Musyoka, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. city club's Githinji Mbugua played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Nduro in the 29th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fredrick Biwott got free with Githinji Mbugua in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Moses Okoth was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 33 minutes into the match. The goalkeeper, Githinji Mbugua, was totally fooled by Haslingden United's Dedan Nyambura, who 34 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 37 minutes into the match, city club's goalkeeper Githinji Mbugua had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Richard Nduro. Richard Menza got a throw-in 41 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Fredrick Biwott. Githinji Mbugua made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fredrick Koskei in the 46th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Paul Musyoka stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Githinji Mbugua didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fredrick Koskei went, in the 54th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. 56 minutes into the match, city club's goal looked a bit too open when William Odinga came free, but Githinji Mbugua reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Githinji Mbugua showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fredrick Koskei in the 57th minute of the match. David Mulama sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Njeri Jonny took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paul Musyoka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. city club's David Mulama managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Richard Menza in the 62 minute of the game. In the 68th match minute, city club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paul Musyoka to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fredrick Biwott in the 71st minute of play forced city club's goalkeeper Githinji Mbugua to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Okot Akoth struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Githinji Mbugua didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Haslingden United. Fredrick Biwott took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Githinji Mbugua. Githinji Mbugua dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. Haslingden United's Njeri Jonny played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by William Maish in the 83rd minute of play. Githinji Mbugua showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fredrick Koskei, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fredrick Biwott in the 88th minute of play forced city club's goalkeeper Githinji Mbugua to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Githinji Mbugua showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from William Odinga, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fredrick Biwott in the 92nd minute of play forced city club's goalkeeper Githinji Mbugua to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Githinji Mbugua made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fredrick Koskei in the 96th minute of play.