Heading into the game, United badly needed to win in order to slightly ease their relegation woes as they are currently second last in the FKF Premier League log. Wazito on the other hand wanted to complete a double over Vihiga for the first time ever after the 3-1 first-leg triumph.Wazito were stronger for the better part of the match with right-back Rooney Onyango causing Vihiga back-line problems with his endless menacing runs. Despite creating many chances, coach Francis Kimanzi’s side failed to utilize them in the opening half of the game.The endless attack finally yielded fruits when they won a penalty in the 41st minute after striker Michael Owino was brought down in the area and Kevin Kimani stepped forward to score his eighth goal of the season.42′ GooooalKevin Kimani scores from the spot after Michael Owino was brought down in the areaVihiga United 0-1 #Wazito4life— WAZITO FOOTBALL CLUB (@wazitofc) July 9, 2021 Vihiga showed much more improvement after the interval with Isaac Otieno in particular impressive. The forward caused Wazito defenders problems. Wazito keeper Peter Odhiambo was severally called into action to deny United the much-sought leveler with his biggest save coming in the 64th minute when he parried a Zablon Khaemba stinger.United became dangerous in the closing stages of the game but resolute defending from Wazito led by captain Johnstone Omurwa ensured that they did not breach Wazito’s rearguard. Substitute Boniface Omondi then secured the points with a stoppage-time goal.The win lifts Wazito to 6th in the league with 34 points after 23 rounds of league matches. Next for them is an away match against struggling Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday at the ASK Grounds Nakuru. Vihiga on the other hand remains 16th in the league with 16 points after 23 league matches. Next for them is a home match against Bandari in Nakuru. (function (el) { window.addEventListener(“message”, (event) => { if (event.origin.startsWith(“https://www.sofascore”)) { if (el.id === event.data.id) { el.style.height = event.data.height + “px”; } } }); })(document.getElementById(“sofa-standings-embed-17654-34876”)); Standings provided by SofaScore LiveScore
