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Hacconby Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Haji Kibet got the match started through his kick off. Dennis Koech stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Haji Kibet's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. 16 minutes into the game, Arsenal's Kevin Wambua nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Francis Wambui made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Francis Wambui didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Arsenal's Mike Mwencha shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 3-0 in the ordered_time% minute. 25 minutes into the game, Mike Mwencha recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Francis Wambui. Mike Mwencha showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-0. Francis Wambui made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Kevin Wambua sent off a good shot on target. Mike Mwencha was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 39th minute. Arsenal's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Kevin Wambuas short, quick shot in the 39thth minute got Francis Wambui to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. John Kosgei hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Dennis Koech showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josephat Githongo, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Josephat Githongo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Dennis Koech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mike Mwencha was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Arsenal booed when Steel Shields FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Atieno didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lawo Kalekye was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 55th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Francis Wambui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kevin Wambua, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Francis Wambui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mike Mwencha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kevin Wambua in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Francis Wambui prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Kevin Wambua sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Haji Kibet came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Steel Shields 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 Haji Kibet couldn't finish the play. The audience was convinced that Haji Kibet's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dennis Koech was relentless in the 75th minute of the game. A collision led to Arsenal getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Wangari Lel hit a great ball. The supporters of Steel Shields FC booed when Arsenal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Father didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kevin Wambua sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Francis Wambui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mike Mwencha, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Francis Wambui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mike Mwencha, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Steel Shields FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mike Mwencha came free, but Francis Wambui reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kevin Wambua fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francis Wambui having to interfere. In the 93rd match minute, Arsenal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pius Ogot to maneuver through the defense. Arsenal's Dennis Koech proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Arsenal from getting a goal against them. Mike Mwencha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francis Wambui having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Arsenal had won after a very even match.