Ulinzi Starlets produced a spectacular comeback to secure a 6-1 whitewash over Kibera Soccer Women in an FKF Women's Premier League (WPL) match played on Saturday, 3 October, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match kicked off at a rather slow tempo, with huge turnovers in possession in the middle of the park arising from missed passes.Kenya Police Bullets silence Shabana as Gideon Starlets secure maiden winBoth teams settled into the game from the 20th minute, with Ulinzi utilising the right flank occupied by captain Diana Shakava and Quinter Adhiambo to attack as Kibera used Anna Arusi as an outlet.Kibera, who had momentum, would then break the deadlock in the 18th minute through Anna Arusi, who scored from a direct free kick after a foul by Shakava in defense.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002695##Ulinzi responded with a series of attacks, but Siliya Rasoha was let down by her first touch, even as Kibera resorted to a low block.The efforts of the military side would then pay off in the 30th minute as Rasoha, who was persistent in her knock at goal, found a loose ball in the box and unleashed a shot that found the back of the net to draw Ulinzi level.Harambee Starlets striker scores hat-trick on debut for Maltese clubThe goal seemed to have unsettled the Kibera defense who were now in sixes and sevens, and got punished five minutes later when they ceded possession, which resulted in Velma Awuor handing Ulinzi the lead. In what seemed like a replay of the second goal, Ulinzi once again won possession after a high press, with Sharline Nabengele slotting past the helpless Vivian Shinyonzo to extend the Soldier’s lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999929##Kibera had to readjust and cease building from the back to stabilise the team as Ulinzi took a 3-1 lead to the break.Enjoying a two-goal cushion, Ulinzi came back in the second half more composed and keen to dictate the tempo even as Kibera were pushing for goals.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Guinea outfoxed Harambee Stars to leave them winless in 2027 AFCON QualifiersUlinzi would then reopen the floodgates once again in the 69th minute as Sheryl Angachi unleashed a ferocious shot that went past Shinyonzo and into the back of the net.Velma Awuor would later step in to grab her second goal of the day in the 78th minute after dribbling past the Kibera defense and placing her strike past the goalkeeper.##NAJAVA_MECA_10003031##There was still time for Ulinzi to add another goal as Quinter Adhiambo, who had been impressive in the entire match, registered her name on the score sheet to ensure Ulinzi walked home with an emphatic 6-1 win.Ulinzi Starlets Starting XI: Velma Abwire, Diana Shakava, Lorine Ilavonga, Margaret Odiro, Mercyline Major, Sheryl Angachi, Quinter Adhiambo, Hellen Mito, Velma Awuor, Sharline Nambengele, Siliya Rasoha Kibera Soccer Women Starting XI: Vivian Shinyonzo, Janet Mumo, Pauline Atieno, Inviola Mukoshi, Mary Majeso, Amina Nyakoa, Jauharah Nabaggala, Christine Atieno, Faith Muli, Noel Amutata, Anna Arusi
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