Ulinzi Stars saw off Bandari FC at Ulinzi Sports Complex, beating them 2-1 to continue their seven match unbeaten run.Staphod Odhiambo scored a brace in the firat half, with Abdallah Hassan getting the consolation in the second half after coming on from the bench.Staphod Odhiambo, returning from injury and straight into the starting side, opened the scoring after just 20 minutes when his thunderous shot was deflected into the net.Ulinzi dominated proceedings in the first half and it showed as Odhiambo doubled the advantage six minutes later with another thunderous strike, this time being set up by Boniface Muchiri with a cheeky backheal.##NAJAVA_MECA_6954606##On resumption for the second half, the Dockers were the first to make as Joseph Otieno, Douglas Mokaya na Siraj Mohamed gave way for Abdallah Hassan, Felix Otieno na Darius Msagha.The change paid off after just ten minutes as Abdallah Hassan tapped home from close range to get the visitors back into the game.The goal did not come as a surprise as Bandari controlled the game in the opening minutes of the second period.Seeking to restore their two goal lead, the Soldiers were dealt a blow shortly after the hour mark following the injury of Muchiri, with Enosh Ochieng being introduced in his place.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Hassan could have leveled matters with four minutes left to play when Bandari played a quick corner but his effort came off the woodwork for a goalkick.Umaru Kasumba came knocking once again, sneaking behind Glen Wafula but the defender recovered perfectly to force the Uganda to skyrocket his shot.As the final whistle approached, tension grew with tackles flying in as both teams continued their different missions, Ulinzi seeking to protect their lead as Bandari sought for an equalizer.Despite being the superior side in the second half, it was Ulinzi who bagged maximum points.Ulinzi Stars Starting XI: Sylvaine Omondi, Brian Birgen, Omar Mbongi, Glen Wafula, Boniface Andayi, Bernard Ongoma, Clinton Omondi, John Kago, Staphod Odhiambo, Boniface Muchiri, Hillary SimiyuSubs: James Saruni, Shannel Makwata, Swaleh Chacha, Ruben Mita,Elly Saenyi, Masita Masuta, Jacob Onyango, Enosh OchiengBandari Starting XI: Joseph Ochuka, Brian, Rogers Aloro, Andrew Juma, Siraj Mohammed, Fidel Origa, Joseph Otieno, Keegan Ndemi, William Wadri, Douglas Mokaya, Umar KasumbaSubs: Michael Wanyika, Amai Atariza, Ronny, Abdallah Hassan, Faraj Ominde, James Kinyanjui, Enock Momanyi, Oluoch, Darius MsaghaAFC Leopards 2-1 Mathare UnitedAt Nyayo Stadium, AFC Leopards bounced back to winning ways as they beat Mathare United 2-1.Musa Oundo open3d the scoring for the 12-time Kenyan champions 13 minutes into the second half, with Cliff Nyakeya doubling the advantage less than 10 minutes later.Levin Odhiambo grabbed the consolation for Mathare with with 20 minutes left to play but they could not find the equalizer as Ingwe held on to the lead to the final whistle.The win pushed Leopards to 10th on the log with 11 points while Mathare remain bottom with just one point and no win to their name this season.
