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Tusker FC skipper Charles Momanyi celebrates his goal against Police FC

Tusker edge out Police to move second in FKF Premier League standings

Tusker FC scaled up to second in the FKF Premier League table, after a hard earned 1-0 win over Police FC at the Police Sacco Stadium in South C on Saturday.

Charles Momanyi’s 42nd minute goal was enough for the brewers to complete a home and away sweep of Police and move one step ahead in the race to finish second this season.

The victory takes Tusker to 56 points, two ahead of Police who drop to third, and eight against leaders Gor Mahia, who play on Sunday.

In a tightly contested game, Momanyi headed past keeper Patrick Matasi from a Eugene Asike cross. Tusker had won an indirect freekick after Matasi handled the ball from a backpass and from the resultant setpiece, the ball was cleared to Eugene Asike’s path. The defender floated a cross into the box and Momanyi beat Matasi to it, heading into an empty net.

Tusker FC defender Eugene Asike clears the ball away from Police FC’s Samuel Onyango

It had been a very close contest between the two sides, with chances few and far in between. Lawrence Luvanda had the first clear cut chance of the game when he dragged a low shot from the edge of the box, but the ball rolled kindly to the keeper’s arms.

In the 35th minute, Fabian Adikiny ran well behind the defense to collect a looped ball, but was cluttered down by the keeper with the Police defense clearing away.

In the second half, the brewers had to make a change, with Mike Kibwage out injured and replaced by Chris Erambo. Police piled in the pressure, but the partnership between Adikiny and Erambo in midfield cut out most supply.

Tusker FC midfielder Chris Erambo battles for the ball with Police FC’s Francis Kahata.

The brewers had a chance in the 69th minute when Eric Kapaito struck a shot from distance, but Matasi had it well covered. Police put in the pressure in the final 20 minutes to try rally back into the game, but Tusker defended well to ensure the result remained the same.

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