Kenya 1 – 0 Rwanda
Azam based defender, Jockins Atudo has once again confirmed his wonderful exploits and conversion succession from the penalty spot. Atudo, the scorer of the lone goal for the hosts against Rwanda, has recorded yet another landmark feat having scored in 3 of the 3 venues Kenya has played in.
The towering defender’s 3 goals from the spot have been scored at the Nyayo, Nakuru and now Mombasa Stadia in the 2013 Cecafa tourney being played in Kenya. Prior this well converted strike, the match was proceeded by a 1 minute silence in remembrance and honor of the departed Pan Africa and Departed former head of State for South Africa, Nelson Mandela.
The hosts, Kenya will now face Tanzania, who eliminated 13 time record champions, Uganda after a 3-2 pulsating victory after a 2 all thrilling fixture, the first played under very hot temperatures at the coastal town of Mombasa.
Rwanda, having won only only game against, Eritrea to qualify for the quarter finals had held Kenya to a goal-less first half before the hosts, who replaced Noah Wafula minutes after recess for a lively Musa Muhammed.
Eritrean referee, Luleseged Gebremichael granted the hosts a penalty after ruling a high ball to have touched defender, Michel Rusheshangoga’s hands. The decision evoked bitter protests from all the Rwandan players on the turf including their technical bench.
However, the tempers cooled as usual penalty taker, Jockins Atudo made no mistake from 8 yards for his third strike of the tournament. He sent goalie, Luc Jean Ndayishimiye, to his right as he rocketed a shot to the far right to spark wild celebrations from the mammoth Kenyan fans who kept cheering all evening round.
Rwanda, sensing elimination bells, strengthened attack with the introduction of Cyiza Hussein Mugabo for the tired legs of Jean Claude Iranzi.
Despite pressing forward for that much desired equalizer, Rwanda’s attacks were futile but they got a consolation by the time, Referee Gebremichael called for full time that ended with flood lights on as the dawn effects had set in as one of their players top the evening top honor of best player.
Rwandese defender, Emery Bayisenge scooped the man of the match award, that comes forth with a DSTV fully connected decoder.
