Dagoretti-based Team Ping have advanced to the semifinals of Patrick Oboya Cup after edging Cheza Sports 1-0 at the Police Band grounds in South B on Thursday. December Mwakio Kisaka made the difference in the game after firing home all the important goal in the second half to send his team to the last four. The left footed attacker would reveal later in the post match interview that he was looking to score four more goals in the tournament sponsored by Mozzart Bet as well as aid the club clinch the cup. “It’s a nice feeling to send my team to the semis. The game was difficult as we faced a team that was playing at home. This was my third goal in the tournament and I am hoping to get four more in the remaining rounds as well as lift the cup,” he said. First quarterfinal of the @OboyaCup goes down this afternoon in South B. Home side Cheza Sports who have punched above their weight so far come against the unbeaten Team Ping from Riruta. Ipo mechi hapa 💥👌 pic.twitter.com/T24sDcUfnM— Jeff Kinyanjui (@Nyash88) November 25, 2021 Despite playing at home, Cheza Sports who were enjoying support from a sizeable crowd appeared to be the second best side in the duel as Team Ping took control of the match and found their way to the area with ease. As the clock ticked, Cheza grew into confidence, eating into Ping’s dominance but couldn’t make the few chances they created count. The home side made their first change in the 39th minute in a bid to inject some vigour in the midfield where Collins Kamau paved way for Herbert Sanday.Two minutes after the change, Juma Messiko who had been lively on the left wing wasted a clear cut chance after skying the ball with the goalkeeper to beat.Few minutes after restart, Messiko came close in breaking the deadlock, pulling the trigger from the edge of the box but the clustered legs blocked the ball for a corner.⏹️ | 𝙁𝙐𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀!Team Ping 1 – 0 @chezaSportsTeam Ping proceed to semis after a humble 1 nil win against @chezaSportsPowered by @mozzartbetkenya#PatrickOboyaCup #MozzartBetKenya— Patrick Oboya Cup (@OboyaCup) November 25, 2021 Their bid to take the lead suffered a blow in the 55tg minute when a long ball by Ping midfielder Ford Wangui found Kisaka who was sandwiched between two defenders but expertly turned to fire the ball past Kolenyo to give Ping the lead.Ping made their first change in the 69th minute where Kelvin Sanya was rested for Albert Muhuta who nearly had instant impact as he rose high a minute later only for the ball to ricochet off the woodwork. They held on the slim lead to book a place in the last four. South C united will host MUFYA at the same venue in another quarterfinal on Friday from 3PM. On Saturday, Rongai United will take on Derby FC in another quarterfinal from noon before MCC FC faces local lads SUSA at 3PM.
