Sofapaka edge past Nzoia Sugar 1-0 in their BetKing Premier League round 30 fixtures played on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Ruaraka Grounds.
Lawrence Juma tried to shoot on target for Sofapaka in the 12th minute but Nzoia Sugar’s Goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi proved equal to the task as he cleared the potential attack.
In the 21st minute, Alex Imbusia delivered a cross from the right-wing that found an unmarked Lawrence Juma who headed the ball over the bar in his second attempt for goal.
Nzoia Sugar managed to break through Sofapaka’s defense in the 32nd minute through Leonard Kasembeli who shot towards Kevin Omondi right at the area but Sofapaka’s Goalkeeper Kevin Omondi punched it out, maintaining the goalless draw.
Masha Gaetan attempted once again to put Nzoia Sugar ahead in the 40th minute but failed to beat Sofapaka’s Goalkeeper Kevin Omondi.
Three minutes after the breather, Lawrence Juma’s freekick bounced off the goal line to find Roy Okal who nodded it in giving Sofapaka the lead.
The 74th minute saw Nzoia Sugar’s Kevin Juma get his second booking of the match after fouling Sofapaka’s Joe Wathira, reducing Nzoia Sugar to ten men.