Ulinzi Stars were unable to turn their numerical advantage into a victory after being held to a 1-1 draw by Migori Youth in the FKF Premier League on Saturday.

The Soldiers spent the closing stages against ten opponents following the dismissal of Migori captain Vincent Wanga, but their search for a decisive goal at Police Sacco Stadium proved unsuccessful.

Both teams had started the afternoon on six points, making the encounter an opportunity to move further up the standings.

However, neither managed to collect the three points needed to register a second victory of the season.

Migori were the first to make their attacking efforts count.

Philemon Nyakwaka put the visitors ahead five minutes before the interval, finishing after Harmvin Okoth found space to deliver a pass through the Ulinzi defence.

The hosts avoided going into half-time behind when Bonaventure Muchika rose to meet Boniface Muchiri's cross and headed home the equaliser.

After the restart, Migori continued to look for another goal, but the match took a different direction when Wanga received his second yellow card for a challenge on Moses Nyambane.

With an extra player, Ulinzi began committing more numbers forward. Joseph Ochieng failed to make proper contact with an opportunity created by Leon-Levitt Osiago, while Joseph Mwangi later sent a header wide.

The pressure continued as the hosts pursued a late winner, but Migori's defensive organisation frustrated their attempts.

Frederick Ngiela was also on hand to make an important clearance when Otunda threatened from a corner.

Ulinzi eventually had to settle for a point despite having the advantage for the final stages of the match.

The result leaves both sides on seven points, with Ulinzi disappointed to have missed an opportunity to claim their second win.