Fortune Sacco Sports Club produced a spirited and disciplined performance to edge past neighbours 3K FC 1–0, in a tightly contested FKF National Super League encounter played at a packed Kianyaga Stadium.
The victory, secured despite Fortune Sacco finishing the match with ten men, earned the Kirinyaga County side 3 crucial points in a fixture regarded as the Majirani derby.
The decisive moment came in the 37th minute, when Fortune striker Jacob “Kareno” Wangui found the back of the net with a well-taken finish that sent the home supporters into wild celebrations.
The first half was played at a high tempo, with both teams displaying urgency and physicality typical of a derby clash. Fortune Sacco looked sharper in attack, pressing aggressively and enjoying more possession.
Just a minute before halftime, 3K FC was presented with a golden opportunity to draw level.
Alex Kazungu was brought down inside the penalty area, prompting the referee to point to the spot amid loud protests and anticipation from the visiting fans.
Midfielder Mark Kithome stepped up to take the crucial penalty, but his effort rattled the goalpost, much to the relief of the Fortune supporters and the home goalkeeper.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 81st minute when Fortune defender Victor Matete was shown a second yellow card and subsequently sent off.
The dismissal forced Fortune Sacco to reorganise quickly, dropping deeper and committing more players to defense as 3K FC sensed an opportunity to salvage a result.
Despite being a man down, Fortune Sacco showed resilience and tactical discipline, frustrating their opponents with solid defending and well-timed clearances.
The win saw Fortune Sacco climb to fourth place in the FKF National Super League standings with 28 points from 17 matches. They now sit just one point above 3K FC, who remain in the sixth position.
By Mutai Kipng’etich
