Marcelo oozes creativity in Rakow's ill-tempered clash with Puszcza

STARS ABROAD Marcelo oozes creativity in Rakow's ill-tempered clash with Puszcza

Mark Kinyanjui 13:31 - 10.03.2024

The Harambee Stars left back created numerous chances from the left flank which were not capitalised on during their 1-1 draw with Puszcza that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma produced a creative display despite Rakow Czestochowa’s 1-1 draw with Puszcza Niepołomice in a Polish topflight encounter that took place on Saturday night.

Ouma played the entire 90 minutes, during which he was able to produce three key passes. He was accurate with a majority of his crossing, and defensively, did the job required.

He won two of his six ground duels and was competent with his tackling and interceptions.

In the 21st minute, Puszcza were reduced to 10 men after Ioan Rivenco was sent off after making a cynical foul on a Rakow player.

Rakow took the lead through an own goal by Artur Crăciun from Marcelo’s throw to send the visiting fans into delirium.

Rakow should have made it two in the 34th minute when Darwud Drachal put the ball into the net after Marcelo had found him well again with a cross but the assistant referee ruled the goal for offside.

At the end of the first half of the match, Drachal again had an opportunity to score a goal but was denied by brilliant goalkeeping, 

Rakow would get a man sent off when Tudor received a second yellow card, and eventually, they could not hang on to their lead as Łukasz Sołowiej equalised from the penalty spot in stoppage time.

The result means Rakow remain in fifth, five points behind league leaders Jagiellonia who have played a game more.

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