For a third league clash in a row, the Disciplined Forces derby between Kenya Police and Ulinzi Stars failed to produce an outright winner as the latest encounter between the two sides that was staged at the Kasarani Main Stadium on Saturday afternoon ended in a barren stalemate.In the highly billed clash, there was nothing much to write home about in a goalless first half that witnessed a lot of wasteful finishing in the final third especially by Kenya Police who dominated the opening 45 minutes.It ends all square, we leave with a point.#ulinzifamily #stand001branch #GBUS #GBKDF pic.twitter.com/WcXaU8Szbf— Ulinzi Stars FC (@UlinziStarsFC) January 14, 2023 Save for a clever flicked header by the goal poaching Elvis Rupia who sneaked behind the Ulinzi defense in the eighth minute of the match and a perfect Boniface Muchiri free kick in the 17th minute – opportunities which were both well kept out by the alert goalkeepers – the chances in the match lacked the cutting edge to make any change on the scoreboard forcing the two sides to go into the break with the deadlock intact.After being bossed around for a large part in the first half, Ulinzi came out for the second period a much improved side as they took on the dictating and chance creating baton from their counterparts.##NAJAVA_MECA_6945112##Just seven minutes into the half, the talented Muchiri almost broke the deadlock after peeling into space in the Police box. However, despite trying to find the left corner with his shot on target, goalkeeper Job Ochieng’ once again denied him with a brilliant reflex save that kept the game scoreless.With twenty minutes remaining on the clock, Ulinzi missed a glorious chance to deliver a hammer blow to Police when Enosh Ochieng’ stole the ball in the middle of the park to trigger a counter attack.FIFA invited to adjudicate on Trans-Nzoia Falcons sexual malfeasance stormWith two Ulinzi men against one Police defender, Hillary Simiyu disappointingly failed to give back the pass to Ochieng’ who was in acres of space as his pass went directly to Harun Shakava who cleared the danger.With clear cut chances far and few in between, that missed chance almost came to haunt the military men as Duke Abuya threatened to give Police the lead four minutes later against the run of play.FKF Cup makes comeback after one and a half year absenceHis well struck shot however was tipped just over the bar for a corner kick by goalkeeper Rocks Omondi who refused to yield.With only twelve minutes left on the clock, substitute Francis Omondi missed perhaps the game winning moment when he failed to find the target on a ball that was cut back into the area by Clinton Omondi who had done all the hard work in beating two defenders.Resurgent Wazito exert their weight on poor AFC LeopardsBy the referee’s full time whistle, the two sides had to share the spoils as neither side managed to find a breakthrough.Starting XIKenya Police: Job Ochieng’, Yusuf Mainge, David Ambulu, Musa Mohammed, Harun Shakava, Marvin Nabwire, Alvin Mang’eni, Patillah Omoto, Elvis Rupia, Duke Abuya, Clifton MihesoUlinzi Stars: Ricks Omondi, Brian Birgen, Omar Mbongi, Boniface Andayi, Glen Wafula, Bernard Ongola, Clinton Omondi, John Kago, Hillary Simiyu, Boniface Muchiri, Enosh Ochieng’
