Ulinzi Stars continued with their season’s struggles after they were held to a goalless draw by Mara Sugar in a FKF Premier League match played today, Saturday 24 October at St. Sebastian Park, Murang’a.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsUlinzi, who were in the relegation matrix for the better part of last season have also found it difficult to cope with the early pace of the league and suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Tusker in their season opener before battling for a 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homebouz in their last match.Mara Sugar on the other hand had a bright start to the season, grabbing a 2-2 away draw to 3K FC in the first match of the season before securing a 2-1 win over Mombasa United in their second clash of the season.Nairobi United hand Harambee Stars ace fresh chance to revive career after Tanzania exitThe match began at a slow pace with the first chance coming in the 16th minute when Mara’s Kepha Ondati received a pass from Alex Imbusia before unleashing a shot that was blocked in the area by the Ulinzi defense.The former Zoo FC man was back at it two minutes later, this time round with a long range shot that flew inches over the bar.Ulinzi grew into the game but could only create half chances that were equally dealt with by Mara.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055693##Goalkeeper Sylvain Ricks would then come to Ulinzi’s rescue in the 45th minute, when he pulled an excellent save from a clean strike by Godrick Vincent as the teams headed for the break without a goal.Ulinzi came back to the second half as a more improved side and had their best chance in the 68th minute from a Maxwell Onyango attempt, but Drona Langa came to Mara’s rescue with a goal line clearance to maintain the scores.In the end, the two teams settled for a barren draw that leaves Mara second on the log with five points as Ulinzi rises to 13th with two points.Millions that drove Mombasa United to part ways with patron Suleiman Shahbal
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