Posta Rangers missed a penalty in the third minute and failed to take an early lead against Mathare United in a SPL match staged on Wednesday afternoon at Kasarani.
Gearson Likonoh looked nervy when he stepped up to take the penalty and he went ahead to blow off Nyagah's effort over the crossbar. This was after Mathare custodian Job Ochieng brought down Joseph Nyagah in the penalty area, forcing Referee Peter Waweru to point to the spot.Minutes later Mathare got an opportunity to strike back, but David Owino tapped wide and then came Chris Oduor who also squandered a clear scoring chance with only Gradus Ochieng to beat.On the resumption of the second half, Posta Rangers intensified their attack in search of an opener, but Job was equal to the task as he thwarted off Likonoh's strike; so was Mathare United who proved wasteful and failed to capitalize on a number of chances that went begging.With four minutes to play, Rangers defender Kennedy Onyango received marching orders as he hacked David Owino at the edge of the box.The foul proved costly to Posta as Clifford Alwanga pounced on Gradus lapses to tap in the lone goal for the Slum boys on the 87th minute.
Mathare should have added a second were it not for Cliff Nyakeya to fire wide.
Wazito dim chances for relegation play-off dashes
At Machakos Stadium, Kariobangi Sharks piped Wazito FC 2 - 1 to throw the varsity side survival chances into disarray.
The loss means Wazito will have to cross fingers and hope that Chemelil Sugar loses to the already relegated Thika United; for them to secure a relegation play-off spot.In other match staged at the same venue, AFC Leopards were on the receiving end of a 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Tusker FC.Champions Gor Mahia succumbed to their third successive loss with a 2 - 0 loss to Vihiga United at Mumias Complex.At Kericho, host Zoo FC cemented their spot at SPL after 1 - 0 win against Ulinzi Stars.SPL Midweek resultsNakumatt fc 1 - 1 Nzoia Sugar
Vihiga United 2 - 0 Gor Mahia
Zoo Kericho 1 - 0 Ulinzi StarsAFC Leopards 0 - 4 Tusker FCKakamega Homeboyz 1 - 0 Sony SugarThe match between Bandari and Sofapaka FC was called off due to heavy rains that affected the playing surface of Mbaraki Sports Complex and it will be played today, Thursday. The second match will see Thika United host Chemelil Sugar at Thika Municipal Stadium.