Kibera Soccer Women suffered a blow to their title chances after battling to a 1-1 draw against Vihiga Queens in an FKF Women Premier League (WPL) match played on Sunday, 30 March, at Moi Stadium, Kisumu.Vihiga Queens welcomed Kibera Soccer at the lakeside city of Kisumu in a duel that was going to greatly shape the WPL title race.With both teams chasing the title, a draw in the match was going to negatively affect both teams as the title race is in its homestretch.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!##NAJAVA_MECA_8814229##Prior to the match, Kibera Soccer was leading the 12-team league table with 37 points, one ahead of second-placed Kenya Police Bullets and four more than Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets, all having played 17 matches.The match started with a high tempo as both teams looked to target an early goal that would give them an advantage in the clash.However, none made it as both teams defended in numbers just as they did while attacking, and the game had to wait until the half-hour mark for the first goal.Mashemeji Derby: AFC Leopards stutter Gor Mahia’s title charge after stalemateRed-hot striker Faith Mboya broke the deadlock with a fine strike, her eighth goal of the season and one that gave Kibera Soccer the lead.The hosts responded by pushing for an equalizer, but the league leader held onto their lead up to halftime.In the second half, Vihiga started from where they left before the break and were attacking more while Kibera Soccer was clearly being overwhelmed by the effects of the artificial turf.PLAYER RATINGS: Few standouts from lacklustre Mashemeji DerbyThe host’s efforts finally paid off in the 71st minute when Christine Adhiambo equalized for Vihiga, leaving Kibera Soccer a disappointed lot.With the game balanced, both teams pushed for a win that would give them an edge over the other, but that was not meant to be, as both teams settled for a disappointing draw.
