10-man Bidco United held Ulinzi Stars to a one-all draw at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang’ata.Despite the numerical disadvantage, Bidco took the lead through Ezekiel Okare but Hillary Simiyu came off the bench to salvage a point for the Soldiers.Bidco were reduced to just 10 men after David Orem was sent off for a second bookable offense. Orem had picked the first yellow card of the match 40 minutes into the game after hacking down Boniface Muchiri. Five minutes later, he was sent for an early shower after being shown another yellow card for delaying restart.Benard Mwalala was the first to make changes as Elvis Nandwa gave way for Hillaru Simiyu in an attempt to bolster the attack and capitalize on the numerical advantage a minute after the hour mark.Akhulia followed with a double change five minutes later, introducing Ezekiel Okare and Lameck Oloo for Benson Maina and Erick Gichimu.Okare announced his presence seven minutes later as he scored against his former employer to give Bidco the lead.The forward burst through Ulinzi’s centerbacks before firing home past Sylvain Omondi.It was a game of substitutes as Simiyu found the back of the net to draw matters level.Clinton Omondi who had come off the bench also did well on the left to float in a perfect close that was headed down by Masita for Simiyu who slotted home the equalizer.Ulinzi Stars Starting XI: Sylvaine Ricks Omondi, Brian Birgen, Omar Mbongi, Bonventure Muchika, Boniface Andayi, Benard Ongoma, Boniface Muchiri, Stephen Etyang, Elvis Nandwa, Staphod Odhiambo, Masita MasutaSubs: Stephen OchiengBidco United Starting XI: Daniel Odiwour, David Kalama, Thomas Wainaina, Gabriel Wandera, Francis Oduor, Peter Nzuki, Alex Juma, Michael Bodo, Eric Gichimu, David Orem, Benson MainaSubs: Malvin NderituElsewhere, Mathare United picked their second win of the season as they beat Vihiga Bullets at Ruaraka Grounds to move out of the last position for the first time since they started their campaign.Daniel Otieno came off the bench to score the all-important goal with just four minutes left on the clock as they went on to hold to the lead for a victory.The win pushed them past Bullets and put them just one point adrift Wazito who are on eight points ajead of their mat h on Thursday against Posta Rangers.
