The biggest Women’s Premier League (WPL) fixture of the weekend, the disciplinary forces derby, went down at Ruaraka Grounds with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.Military side Ulinzi Starlets welcomed police side Kenya Police Bullets in a highly anticipated fixture that began at 1100 hrs.
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The match started at a much slower tempo as both teams chose to take caution and avoid making early mistakes.The tempo increased after the quarter hour mark, with Police taking the game to Ulinzi but with no dangerous attack.Ulinzi Stars were unfortunate to lose Sophy Odhiambo to an injury and the defender was replaced in the 34th minute by Imma Wangira after failing to shake it off.Police were growing better into the game but the half time whistle blew before any of the teams could break the deadlock.##NAJAVA_MECA_8695893##Police almost took the lead in the 48th minute but a superb save by Kenyan International Judith Osimbo in the Ulinzi goal denied the Beldine Odemba-coached side from going in front.The law enforcers’ persistence paid off in the 67th minute when Diana Wacera found the back of the net after a mix up in the Ulinzi Starlets.Ken Owino reveals what returning defender adds to Ingwe backlineUlinzi Starlets reacted to the goal by going out in all attack to push for an equalizer, and got their reward in the 78th minute through a superb free kick taken by Fasila ‘Kamama’ Adhiambo from outside the box.Police pushed for a late winner but it was not meant to be, as the Ulinzi defense stood firm to ensure it ends in a stalemate.With the draw, Police Bullets have failed to increase the gap at the top of the table to six points before the match between Kibera Soccer Women and Bunyore Starlets that kicks off at 1500 hrs.Defender joins Mathare United after two-year stint with FC TalantaUlinzi Stars Starting XI: Judith Osimbo, Sophy Adhiambo, Tabitha Barasa, Margret Odiro, Mary Ojenje, Lavender Akinyi, Fasila Adhiambo, Sheril Andiba, Kinglady Oriyo, Mercy Airo, Siliya Rosaya.Kenya Police Bullets Starting XI: Mishi Mbaru, Mary Nthambi, Elizabeth Ochaka, Norah Anne, Leah Andia, Jane Hato, Vidah Okeyo, Diana Wacera, Rebecca Okwaro, Lucy Kwekwe, Eunice Mwangi.
