The Mozzart Bet Cup semifinal match between Kenya Police FC and AFC Leopards at the Police Sacco Grounds has been called off after a match official was hit by an object from the crowd.After a stoppage of over half an hour, the match was cancelled on security grounds, and the game will now be played on Monday at the same venue, this time without fans. Before the cancellation, Police were leading the game 1-0 through a Tito Okello strike. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8123988##In the earlier game, KCB FC beat Kariobangi Sharks via penalties to qualify for the final for the first time ever. The game had ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time.Kenya Police got off to a dream start, scoring in the 8th minute of the game with a fantastic team move finished off by South Sudanese striker Tito Okello, who was making a comeback after missing the last two games due to injury.Veteran midfielder Francis Kahata set up Kenneth Muguna on the left, who then crossed the ball to Okello. The striker headed past a helpless Levis Opiyo, the AFC Leopards goalkeeper.Mozzart Bet Cup: Shikalo’s penalty heroics send KCB to final as Sharks crash outMuguna had an opportunity to extend Okello’s opener in the 9th minute, but his powerful shot from outside the penalty area was saved by Opiyo. Two minutes later, Clifton Miheso’s freekick from the left created problems for the law enforcers, but Brian Okoth managed to clear it for a corner kick.AFC Leopards won a couple of freekicks that seemed to trouble Police keeper Patrick Matasi, but fortunately for them, AFC Leopards failed to capitalize on any of them.Just before halftime, Arthur Gitego had a chance to draw his side level, but with only Matasi to beat, he hesitated, allowing Musa Mohammed to react and block his shot. However, the referee did not award a corner kick. Police took a narrow lead into halftime.The game had to be paused just before the hour mark after assistant referee Samuel Kuria was hit by an object from the crowd while flagging off Hassan Beja. This incident occurred after AFC Leopards made a strong start in the second half, pushing for an equalizer.Kenya U17 girls destroy strong field to claim silver in ISF Football World CupAfter a lengthy pause, it was agreed that the game will continue on Monday.
