John Makwata came on from the bench to rescue a point for AFC Leopards as Ingwe and Police played to a one-all draw.Former AFC Leopards attacker Elvis Rupia struck first for Police, before Makwata who is on loan from Police leveled with four minutes left on the clock.Aussems made only one change to the side that played to a one-all draw with Sofapaka at the same venue last weekend, with Levis Opiyo getting the nod ahead of Maxwell Mulili.Both teams packed the midfield in the initial stages of the game, leaving nothing to chance as they employed a cautious approach to the game.In the only clear cut chance in the game during the first 20 minutes, Police could have take the lead through Elvis Rupia after the forward was picked with an inch-perfect cross by Duke Abuya but his effort came off the upright back into the field of play.The duo combined again for the opener in that exact manner, and from the same channel on the left side of the attack, the only difference being the way Abuya created that goal.The former Nkana FC midfielder danced past Lewis Bandi, then sat Robert Mudenyu to the ground, and squared the ball to Rupia who slotted into the net from 15 yards, give or take.The former AFC Leopards man gave a silent celebration, leaving those on the stands to do the celebration for him Ingwe faithfuls drums went mute.On resumption, both teams made changes. Leopards made a triple change as Cliff Nyakeya, Mark Makwata, and Victor Omune came on for Dan Musamali, Maxwell Otieno, and Brian Wanyama while Police brought in Alvin Mang’eni and rested Francis Kahata who seemingly struggled in the final minutes of the first half.Seven minutes into the second half, Police were dealt another blow as Lesley Owino came out injured and Charles Ouma came on.The changes by Aussems injected some pace and compactness for Ingwe as Collins Sichenje dropped deeper where he seemed more effective as opposed to an advanced role in the first half.Aussems further brought in Josphat Lopaga for Eugene Mukangula in an attempt to add the intensity on his attack.Mangeni lasted only 24 minutes after coming on, being withdrawn for Erick Kipkirui in the 69th minute after failing to integrate well in the game.Leopards leveled scores with four minutes left in regular time from the spot courtesy of their loanee from Police Makwata.Victor Omune was mostly quiet since coming on but stuck his head when it mattered to earn a penalty for Ingwe after being brought down by David Ambulu.Makwata stepped up to take the resultant penalty and made no mistake, burying it in the net to make the scores 1-1, and wheeler away in celebration. A drunk man celebration.The minutes after the goal were the most electrifying in the game as both teams went for the winner, Abuya came closest for Police but he could not pull the trigger. The fans went wild.AFC Leopards XI: Levis Opiyo, Lewis Bandi, Robert Mudenyu, Kayci Odhiambo, Washington Munene, Dan Musamali, Collins Sichenje, Marvin Nabwire, Eugene Mukangula, Brian Wanyama, Maxwell Otieno.Unused Subs: Maxwell Mulili,Kenya Police Starting XI: Job Ochieng’, Eric Juma, David Ambulu, Musa Mohammed, Soita Silicho, Duncan Otieno, Lesley Owino, Duke Abuya, Francis Kahata, Clifton Miheso, Elvis RupiaUnused subs: Bonfas Munyasa
