League

St Ives
Spectators: 9213 (Terracing: 6912, Seating: 2118, VIP seats: 183) Benjamin Kimutai Rop fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vincent Omosh having to interfere. Mahmoud Kipsang stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of George Okoth's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. In the 9th match minute, St Ives FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joseph Muhoho to maneuver through the defense. In the 10th minute, Joseph Rono hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 15 minutes into the game, George Okoth cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Mahmoud Kipsang was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Peter Oundo took the ball and in the 18 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mahmoud Kipsang. Mahmoud Kipsang dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. When St Ives FC's Benjamin Kimutai Rop in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rugeley's goalie prevented a goal. Vincent Omosh showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ben Atieno, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 25th minute Dan Oloo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mahmoud Kipsang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mahmoud Kipsang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dan Oloo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ben Atieno struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Vincent Omosh didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for St Ives FC. In the 37th minute, Dan Oloo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. St Ives FC's Mahmoud Kipsang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fredrick Kiprop in the 39th minute of play. St Ives FC's Mahmoud Kipsang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Peter Oundo in the 40th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dan Oloo in the 41st minute of play forced St Ives FC's goalkeeper Mahmoud Kipsang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to St Ives FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Joseph Muhoho hit a great ball. In the 45th minute of the match Gabriel Gathoni shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mahmoud Kipsang showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Mahmoud Kipsang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Peter Oundo in the 46th minute of the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The wind increased when Dan Oloo made the kick off in the second half. Mahmoud Kipsang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Okoth in the 51st minute of the match. The supporters of St Ives FC booed when Rugeley was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Malcolm Muiruri didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Sammy Waithaka came up free with the goalie in the 53rd minute, the St Ives FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sammy Waithaka couldn't finish the play. After 56 minutes of play, Rugeley's Fredrick Kiprop made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mahmoud Kipsang was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 60th minute Sammy Waithaka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vincent Omosh saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dan Oloo in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mahmoud Kipsang prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 69 minutes into the match, St Ives FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Oloo came free, but Mahmoud Kipsang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vincent Omosh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamin Kimutai Rop in the 71st minute of play. Sammy Waithaka received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Vincent Omosh tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Rugeley's zone, Sammy Waithaka stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vincent Omosh came out of the goal and Sammy Waithaka tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Malcolm Muiruri hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. In the 85th minute Dan Oloo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mahmoud Kipsang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 90th minute, Dan Oloo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Mahmoud Kipsang. The goal made the score 0-4. Mahmoud Kipsang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Okoth in the 93rd minute of the match. In the 94th minute George Okoth shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mahmoud Kipsang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Rugeley walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.