Kenya Police Bullets FC extended their 100% start to the campaign after securing a 2-1 win to hand Shabana Starlets their first defeat of the season in an FKF Women's Premier League match played on Saturday, 3 October, at the Police Sacco Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHarambee Starlets midfielder Lorna Nyarinda and striker Rebecca Okwaro were the heroes of the day, finding the back of the net either side of halftime to settle the high-octane encounter.Harambee Starlets striker scores hat-trick on debut for Maltese clubPolice went into the match having won their opening two matches against Bungoma Queens and Zetech Sparks respectively, while league newbies Shabana drew with Kayole Starlets in their league opener before winning against Elim White Ladies.The match started at a high tempo, with both teams keen on exerting their dominance early, with tackles flying from every corner.##NAJAVA_MECA_10003036##Terry Engesha was the recipient of Police’s first chance, picking a loose ball outside the box and unleashing a thunderbolt, but Pauline Kathuruh was equal to the task. Shabana grew into the game and gained momentum from the 10th minute but were let down by wayward passes in the final third.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Guinea outfoxed Harambee Stars to leave them winless in 2027 AFCON QualifiersHarambee Starlets midfielder Lorna Nyarinda broke the deadlock at the half-hour mark, with the strike going through the hands of Kathuruh to give her side the lead.Shabana responded by pushing more bodies forward and almost drew level in the 39th minute, but Hellen Achieng saw her strike hit the post from a short corner as Police took a 1-0 lead to the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002695##The second half was an equally competitive contest as both teams continued to push for goals, but it was Police who added a second in the 66th minute through substitute Rebecca Okwaro, who slotted home after receiving a pass from Faith Mboya.Shabana would respond three minutes later through Sylvia Ondiba, who punished sluggish defending from Police.Former Gor Mahia midfielder sends message to Benni McCarthy after joining Tanzanian outfitAfter the goal, Shabana intensified their attacks in search of an equaliser and maybe a winner, but Police stood tall to secure a 2-1 win and continue with their perfect start to the season.In the other match of the day, Gideon Starlets grabbed their first win of the season, defeating Kenyan giants Vihiga Queens 3-0 in a match played at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.
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