WPL: Ulinzi Starlets shoot to the summit after thumping Zetech Sparks

Ulinzi Starlets shot to the top of the FKF Women's Premier League (WPL) table after cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Zetech Sparks in a match played on Tuesday, 17 March at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

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Ahead of Tuesday's match, Ulinzi were second on the log with 32 points after benefitting from a walkover following the decision by Kayole Starlets to boycott their weekend match.

Kenya Police Bullets FC were at the summit of the league table with 34 points, as Trinity Starlets closed the top three with 31 points.

At the bottom of the log sat Kisumu All Starlets with -4 points, while their neighbours Kisped Queens amassed -2 points, as Gideon Starlets completed the Nyanza affair relegation zone with 17 points.

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Varsity side Zetech, who boycotted their weekend match, were fifth on the log with 28 points.

Ulinzi started the match on a high note and broke the deadlock with only 35 seconds played through Rising Starlets forward Elizabeth Mideva, who capitalised on Zetech’s slow start to the match.

With a blistering start to the match, Ulinzi dominated the opening 15 minutes, limiting Zetech to their own half while initiating attacks through Mideva and the creative Mercy Airo, but could not find a second goal.

Zetech grew into the match from the half-hour mark but could only go as far as creating half-chances through Velma Kaveze and Hilda Wanjiku that were not utilised.

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With the match headed to the break, Airo capitalised on her red-hot form and scored the second in the 44th minute to give the military ladies a two goal caution at the break.

Zetech came back into the second half as a much better side but could neither score nor prevent Mideva from scoring her second of the day in the 75th minute as Ulinzi went on to secure a 3-0 victory.

With the win, Ulinzi moved to the top of the table with 35 points, one more than Kenya Police Bullets, while Zetech remained fifth with 28 points.

Ulinzi Starlets Starting XI: Velmer Auma, Diana Shakava, Lorine Ilavonga, Sophy Adhiambo, Margaret Odiro, Lucy Nato, Lindah Okosideh, Berveline Adika, Quinter Adhiambo, Elizabeth Mideva, Mercy Airo.

Zetech Sparks Starting XI: Florida Omusanga, Christabel Ordiah, Kikkyasika, Litron Kimuli, Sherrill Muruli, Firdhaus Abdalla, Faith Muli, Sunira Manda, Hildah Wanjiku, Velma Kaveze, Monica Nyakona