Ulinzi Stars and Talanta played to a barren draw at Ruaraka Ground in the early kick off match for the day on a hot Sunday afternoon.The first half was mostly dull, with both teams doing well on powerplay but not executing the idea in the best way. Alvin Ochieng’s scary collision with Antonio Abwao midway through the first half was the highlight moment for the period, sadly.However, the two were treated and resumed their places in the team although Ochieng’ seemed weakly for the initial minutes of his return.FTFC Talanta 0️⃣ – 0️⃣ Ulinzi Stars FC #WeSoldierOn#GBUS— Ulinzi Stars FC (@UlinziStarsFC) March 13, 2022 Benjamin Nyangweso was the first to make changes shortly into the second half, bringing in Masita Masuta for Abwao seven minutes after the breather. The Soldiers were dealt a blow in the second half following the injury of experienced custodian James Saruni, Jacktone Odhiambo being thrown in to take up his place 58 in as Julius Okutu came on for his debut replacing Enosh Ochieng’.Debutant Okutu had the chance to give the Soldiers the lead 77 minutes in the game but his effort ricochetted off the post back into the field of play. Talanta made their first change with 3 minutes left to play in regular time as Kevintom Machika and Brian Yakhama came on for Georson Likono and Hassan Mohammed.Talanta were reduced to 10 men for the final minute of stoppage time with Thomas Wainaina being sent off for a second bookable offence.Talanta Starting XI: Kevin Otieno, Alvin Ochieng, Thomas Wainaina, Shela Mandela, Nichodemus Malika, Luis Masika, Dennis Oalo, Barrack Odhiambo, Francis Kahiro, Hassan Mohammed, Georson LikonoUnused subs: James Omusinde, Peter Njammah, Castro Ogendo, Rowland Ashimoto,Vincent OwinoUlinzi Stars Starting XI: James Saruni (Jacktone Odhiambo) 58′, Brian Birgen, Harun Mwale, Bonventure Muchika, Bonface Andayi, Bonface Onyango, Antonio Abwao (Masita Masita) 52′, John Kago, Enosh Ochieng’ (Julius Okutu) 58′, Daniel Waweru (Omar Borafya) 72′, Stephen EtyangUnused Subs: Wilfred Njoroge, Peter Wafula, Katama Mukangi, Benard Ongoma, Kelvin Thairu
