School Games: St Anthony, Dagoretti to face off in heavyweight final

St Anthony will face Dagoretti High School in the boys’ football final following Friday’s semis at the ongoing National Secondary School Games in Kakamega County.

St Anthony brought Shanderema’s memorable campaign to an end with a 1-0 win in the first semi thanks to Aldrine Kibet’s winner.

Dagoretti needed penalties to eliminate Agoro Sare, winning the shootout 3-0 after regular time ended in a 1-1 stalemate and extra time failed to separate them.

The final that will be staged at the Bukhungu Stadium will be a repeat of Thursday's group stage contest where Dagoretti defeated St Anthony 1-0.

Agoro Sare and Shanderema will face off in the third-place playoff in a curtain raiser for the competition’s ultimate showdown.

Kibet’s decisive finish against Shanderema was created by the brilliance of Savan Omondi who sneaked past the home defence with his quick feet to set up his teammate.

Shanderema had started the game on high threatening the away team and almost got an early goal.

However St. Anthony, battling against the roaring away fans, settled into the game brilliantly, completing their passes and combining well to find their opener.

Shanderema were shut out for the majority of the match with Solidarity Boys' defence getting the job done in immaculate fashion.

At Kakamega High School grounds, Dagoretti held their cool to advance in the shootout with Agoro Sare missing all three spot-kicks they took.

Dagoretti had found the back of the net early in the game before Agoro Sare levelled matters in the second half to force an extra time.

Neither of the teams found the back of the net in an intense 30 minute extra time leaving the shoot out to decide the winner.