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Nyayo Nat. Stadium
Spectators: 8611 (Terracing: 6459, Seating: 1980, VIP seats: 172) A collision led to Sofapaka Football Club getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. William Wanjohi hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Liverpool's John Kiplagat got a free kick in the 6th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Liverpool's zone, Billy Waheto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Samson Kobia came out of the goal and Billy Waheto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 11th minute, William Wanjohi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Sofapaka Football Club's Billy Waheto in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Liverpool's goalie prevented a goal. Billy Waheto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Billy Waheto in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Samson Kobia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Billy Waheto received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Samson Kobia came out and tried to block the shot, but Billy Waheto slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 24th minute. John Lagat kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. After having played for 32 minutes, Billy Waheto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sofapaka Football Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Billy Waheto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When William Wanjohi fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sofapaka Football Club's protests and gave William Wanjohi a yellow card for diving instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in Sofapaka Football Club fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 34th minute. Penalty! The referee gave Liverpool a penalty, 36 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Zablon Otieno, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Sofapaka Football Club's Henry Murunga. 1-1. Felix Popârcea struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Samson Kobia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sofapaka Football Club. In the 41st minute, Zablon Otieno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 42nd minute, Billy Waheto reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Samson Kobia. The goal made the score 2-1. Henry Kiprop Kirui hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Billy Waheto to strike the kick off in the second half. Zablon Otieno kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. When Sofapaka Football Club's Billy Waheto in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Liverpool's goalie prevented a goal. John Kiplagat kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Felix Popârcea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Samson Kobia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Popârcea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 67 minutes, Felix Popârcea made it 4-1 with a short kick to the right side. Liverpool's Samson Kobia tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Sofapaka Football Club's Philip Ntalami was substituted for Billy Waheto. In the 73rd minute, Philip Ntalami left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sofapaka Football Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-1. Henry Kiprop Kirui's late challenge caught a Sofapaka Football Club's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Henry Kiprop Kirui helped the player get up and apologised. In the 76th minute, one of Liverpool:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Liverpool. Samson Kobia went to the wrong direction when Richard Kosgei was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. John Lagat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Philip Ntalami scored 6-1 in the 82nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Samson Kobia, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In a very dangerous position, a player in Liverpool fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 85th minute. Penalty! Munyoro Kibet took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 90th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Samson Kobia. Liverpool's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Ali Kiprop Kirui fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Liverpool's protests and gave Ali Kiprop Kirui a yellow card for diving instead. In the 95th minute, one of Liverpool:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Liverpool. Samson Kobia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Philip Ntalami, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Philip Ntalami in the 103rd minute of play forced Liverpool's goalkeeper Samson Kobia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sofapaka Football Club walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.