Bandari leave it late to stun Nairobi City Stars

William Wadri struck late from the penalty spot to give Bandari maximum points in their encounter against Nairobi City Stars as they won 2-1 at Mbaraki Grounds in an FKFPL match played on Sunday afternoon.As it seemingly is becoming the norm in the top tier this season, there were protests by Nairobi City Stars at the final whistle following the penalty awarded by center referee Luke Odhiambo, the visitors feeling robbed. Bandari scored first through Hassan Abdallah in the first half but Ezekiel Odera leveled matters just before the break, with Wadri netting the winner way past the added minutes of stoppage time.Mashemeji Derby: Ingwe’s seven-year wait for victory persists after barren draw against Gor MahiaHeading into the match, Nairobi City Stars had won both of their last two matches and went to Mbaraki with their sight on a fourth win of the campaign that would have seen them climb to the top half of the standings but it would not be the case.On the other hand, Bandari were winless in their last three matches and were without a goal in their last two against AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks, something they were out to rectify.Hassan Abdallah opened the scoring for the Dockers after 37 minutes, volleying the ball into the net after connecting to a cross from James Kinyanjui who had left his marker on the ground.Simba wa Nairobi equalized just before the break from the spot through Ezekiel Odera. Rowland Makati was brought down in the box prompting the referee to award a penalty which Odera perfectly dispatched in the 45th minute.This was the 10th encounter between the two sides, and they stretched their wins in the fixture to four, with an equal number of those being draws while City Stars have won two matches.Up next for Nairobi City Stars is a tough encounter against Gor Mahia while Bandari make another trip to the capital where they will play FC Talanta.

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