Blak Blad delivered a commanding performance against the South Coast Pirates, securing a decisive 50-3 victory at Kenyatta University Grounds to end a five-match losing streak.
The match commenced with Blak Blad asserting dominance in the set pieces, particularly in the scrums, keeping play predominantly in the Pirates’ half.
Blak Blad infractions
Despite earning several penalties due to Blak Blad’s infractions, the Pirates failed to capitalize, missing a crucial penalty kick early on.
Blak Blad broke through the Pirates’ defense with Shuaib Wesonga crossing the try line for the opening score.
Enoch Oduor’s successful conversion extended the lead to 7-0.
A fluid sequence of passes culminated in Asena Amayi touching down for Blak Blad’s second try, though the subsequent conversion attempt was off target.
Despite opportunities to widen the margin, Blak Blad’s kicking accuracy faltered.
The Pirates tightened their defense in the closing minutes of the first half, which concluded with Blak Blad leading 12-0.
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The second half saw Blak Blad maintain control, dominating set pieces and earning a penalty try due to the Pirates’ scrummaging infractions, bringing the score to 19-0.
A successful penalty kick further extended the lead to 22-0.
Otete Elvis added to the tally with a try, and Ochieng Daniel’s conversion made it 29-0.
Number eight Wamah Randy powered over for another try, with the conversion pushing the score to 36-0.
The Pirates managed to get on the scoreboard with a drop goal inside Blak Blad’s 22, making it 36-3.
However, Blak Blad responded swiftly; a lineout deep in the Pirates’ territory led to another try, and a successful conversion brought the score to 43-3.
Blak Blad reached the half-century mark following a scrum, with a well-executed try and conversion sealing the final score at 50-3.
A forward pass from the Pirates in the dying moments concluded the match.
Blak Blad vs South Coast Pirates squads
1.Obure Collins, 2. Asena Amayi, 3. Kidake Brian, 4. Okoth Onyango, 5. Odhiambo Steve, 6. Opiyo Dennis, 7. Kuke Obat (CC), 8. Wamah Randy, 9. Masese Derrick, 10. Oduor Enoch, 11. Shuaib Wesonga (CC), 12. Ochieng David, 13. Nyamiro Claude, 14. Otete Elvis, 15. Rugar Benjamin
16. Oduor Girvens, 17. Adero Austin, 18. Okoth Jerry, 19. Trevor Ayombe, 20. Mwanika Lowell, 21. Ogamba Bryson, 22. Ochieng Daniel, 23. Winston Ayieko.
Pirates 1.John Maingi, 2. Sospeter Rofino, 3. Hafidh Mohammed, 4. James Ainea, 5. John Asega, 6. Cliphord Odhiambo, 7. Newton Okeyo, 8. Collins Kabayo, 9. Ali Rashid, 10. Moses Forore, 11. Brighton Omondi, 12. Devin Abuga, 13. Charles Tendwa, 14. Joseph Musyoki, 15. Antony Abonyo
Impact Players:
16. Sadala Mohamed, 17. Evans Mwakio, 18. Mohamed Abdalla, 19. Erick Amiani*, 20. Kelly Akengo, 21. Philo Okoth, 22. Dennis Njagur, 23. Brian Kimani
