STARS ABROAD: Kenyan duo earn draws in Romania and England

Harambee Stars midfielder Eric Johana had a busy outing as his side, UTA Arad, drew 1-1 against Oțelul Galați in a Romanian Premier League match played on Saturday.Omondi was solid throughout the match despite the relentless end-to-end pressure.The former Mathare United midfielder completed one out of five attempted passes and delivered six crosses, three of which were accurate.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571468##However, Galati’s tight marking neutralized his playmaking, leaving him without any key passes.Defensively, Omondi registered four tackles, three combined clearances and interceptions, and won six of nine ground duels.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571471##He also endured two fouls and saw one of his shots blocked. In aerial duels, he was unsuccessful in his lone attempt.UTA Arad took the lead late in the first half through Cristian Mihai, who scored his first goal of the season after 13 appearances.Galati responded strongly after the break, and their persistence paid off in the 54th minute when Mihai Adăscăliței beat two defenders and assisted Juri Cisotti for a clinical finish from the centre of the box.Mara Sugar halt 6-game winless run against Sharks as Ulinzi, Homeboyz share spoilsBoth sides, eager to secure a spot in the promotion playoffs, settled for a share of the spoils.The draw leaves UTA Arad in 11th place, stuck in the relegation playoff zone, six points behind safety.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571649##Bristol City 1-1 QPR In England, defender Zak Vyner played the full 90 minutes as Bristol City battled to a 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in an English Championship match at Ashton Gate.Bristol City took the lead in the 60th minute when substitute Scott Twine scored a stunning free-kick with his first touch, curling the ball into the top corner from 25 yards.Police deepen Gor Mahia’s woes as goalkeeping error costs City Stars victoryHowever, the lead lasted only five minutes. QPR’s Paul Smyth capitalized on a defensive error, rounding goalkeeper Max O’Leary 40 yards from goal and finishing into an empty net from the right touchline.Despite dominating for large stretches, Bristol City could not find a winner as QPR’s resilient defense held firm to earn a valuable point.

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