The Junior Starlets held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their second friendly match held yesterday at the Albir Grounds in Spain.
Portugal took an early lead in the 24th minute through a penalty.
In the second half, Mildred Cheche made some changes. Joan Ogola and Susan Akoth came on for Lorna Faith and Lindey Weey Atieno in the 58th minute, setting the stage for the Starlets’ equalizer.
A smooth build-up play began with Susan Akoth, who passed to Marion Serenge. Serenge then fed Valerie Nekesa, who made a precise penetrating pass to Joan Ogola, who calmly slotted home the equalizer in the 60th minute.
Despite numerous attempts by the Junior Starlets to grab the lead, the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Junior Starlets squad before the match yesterday.
On Wednesday Starlets thrashed Valencia CF Women 4-1 at the Ciudad Deportiva del València CF grounds.
They will face Intercity in another friendly match on Monday as they continue their preparations for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
