This archive report was first published on 8 July 2019.
On a weekend that saw United States International University (USIU) Spartans and Lakers win their respective matches, Western Jaguars squandered a golden opportunity to reclaim the men's hockey Premier League lead.
Published on July 8, 2019, the Jaguars lost to Greensharks and Sailors respectively at City Park Stadium, dropping one place to third with 13 points.
Sharks' victory moved them one place to fourth with 12 points, exchanging places with former champions Kenya Police, who were not in action.
Defending champions Butali Sugar Warriors upheld their top spot in the league with 14 points despite not being in action last weekend.
Chris Wokila put Sharks ahead in the 11th minute from a penalty corner, but skipper Willis Malesi levelled in the 23rd minute for Jaguars after also latching on a penalty corner delivery.
"It was a see-saw affair with Kelvin Machinji netting in the 50th minute to level for Jaguars, only for Douglas Nyerere to break their hearts when he grabbed the winner for Sailors with seconds to full time," a report stated.
On Sunday, Felix Opola put Sailors head of Jaguars with a field goal in the 24th minute as the sides took break.
Robinson Omutekete levelled in the 31th minute from field play to put Jaguars back into the match, only for Abraham Musee to reclaim the lead for Sailors from the spot three minutes later.
