Meru Press Club kick started their inaugural mental health tournament match with a 1:0 win over Tharaka Press Club.
The solitary goal in the last ten minutes of the second half ensured the host edged out the visitors.The host started strongly in the second half but missed two clear chances.
Mutugi Kiambi one of the two poucher striker they had fielded was denied a clear penalty 10 minutes in the second half after being brought down as he tried to round the keeper.
However his minus pass to Kathee Mantuni made who chipped the keeper was enough to win the match.Tharaka Press Club started strongly in the first half.
Paul Kabithi their goal poacher had better shots at goal but caregeous Meru Keeper Douglas Kiongozi made sure he kept a clean sheet after several saves.
The soccer tournament was the climax of a journalist mental health event that involves counselling and a medical camp and speeches from various guests who had attended.
Footbal fans at the ground.Isiolo Press Club soccer team failed to impress after they lost 4:0.
The desert warriors were hammered by Meru University of science and Technology Media team after a quick first half goals from the students.
The goal difference helped Meru University of Science and Technology clinch the winners trophy.
Meru University of Science and Technology had drew points with Meru Press Club but a better goal difference helped them walk away with winner trophy.
Second place went to Meru Press Club,Tharaka came third while Isiolo were last in the four team group.
Tharaka Press Club and Meru Press Club will meet again in a friendly match at Nyangumi stadium in Marimanti Tharaka Nithi.
