Parapet fc 2 vs 3 South City Fc

South City Fc faced Parapet fc in a keenly contested league away fixture at the Prisons Grounds on 9 August 2026, kicking off at 11:00am. The match ended 3-2 in favour of South City Fc after a thrilling 90 minutes plus added time, with Alvin Kivuva starring for the visitors.

South City Fc lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, deploying Elvis Thomas in goal. The back four consisted of David Nakhunghu at right defender, Bedan Muchiri and Denzel as central defenders, and Fabian Otieno on the left. The midfield trio featured Lewis Victor on the right, Dennis Baraza centrally, and Wicky Side on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting attacks. Up front, Alvin Lole operated as the right forward, Darius S led the line as striker, and Alvin Kivuva took up the left forward role, expected to provide width and goal threat. The substitutes named were L Glen, Samuel Kiptoo, and Rodney Korir.

The match burst into life early on when Alvin Kivuva opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box, struck with his right foot, which left the Parapet goalkeeper with no chance. However, Parapet fc responded swiftly just two minutes later, capitalising on a defensive error to level the scores with a right-footed finish.

South City Fc regained the lead in the 38th minute through Kivuva once again, this time converting a precise cross from Lewis Victor inside the box with his left foot. The visitors looked to be in control, but Parapet fc showed resilience, equalising shortly before half-time in the 41st minute from a frantic goalmouth scramble, with the ball bundled over the line from close range.

The first half concluded with the score locked at 2-2, a testament to the end-to-end nature of the contest. The referee, who performed well throughout, maintained order despite the intensity.

Early in the second half, tensions flared when Alvin Kivuva received a yellow card in the 49th minute for dissent. Nevertheless, Kivuva remained influential and put South City Fc ahead once more in the 54th minute, finishing off a move expertly set up by Wicky Side’s assist.

South City Fc made their first substitution in the 65th minute, with L Glen replacing Fabian Otieno at left defender to freshen the back line. At the same time, Parapet fc saw one of their players booked for a bad tackle, adding to the disciplinary heat of the match.

As the game progressed, South City’s Wicky Side was cautioned in the 81st minute for a bad tackle, reflecting the physical nature of the encounter. In the closing stages, South City Fc made a double substitution in the 87th minute, bringing on Samuel Kiptoo for striker Darius S and Rodney Korir for right forward Alvin Lole, likely to shore up the midfield and defence as they sought to protect their slender lead.

Despite Parapet fc’s efforts to find an equaliser, South City Fc held firm, with Elvis Thomas commanding his area confidently. The visitors’ victory was largely secured by Alvin Kivuva’s remarkable hat-trick, earning him the well-deserved player of the match accolade.

In a tightly fought contest at the Prisons Grounds, South City Fc’s clinical finishing and resilience under pressure proved decisive, as they edged out Parapet fc 3-2 to claim valuable league points on the road.