Goalkeeping Errors Cost Harambee Stars In Iran Friendly
Harambee stars goal keeper Patrick Matasi has been blamed for Kenya’s loss against Iran in the much hyped international friendly match in Tehran.
Captain Micheal Olunga had given harambee stars the lead in 50th minute but six minutes to regulation time, a goalkeeping mistake from Patrick Matasi saw Iran complete a comeback against Kenya.
Ramin Razaeian squeezed in a goal from the near post as Iran beat Harambee Stars 2-1 in the international friendly match.
This comes after Mohammad Mohebi cancelled out Olunga’s Goal in 76th minute after connecting a brave header from Razaeian free kick.
Firat Men had stabilized themselves well in the match and started well, playing solidly behind the ball and limiting Iran’s scaring pace.
Iran posed a heavy treat in 10th minute when Shahriyar Moghanlou picked up the ball from range but his shot went so wide.
Efforts by Kenyan boys to force a draw in the last minutes of the game were thwarted by the Iranian backline.
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