Speaking after the match, MTG United head coach Janet Konde welcomed the point but admitted her side had been targeting maximum points.
Bandari Queens dropped two crucial points in the Women’s National Super League after being held to an entertaining 3-3 draw by MTG United in a thrilling Coast derby at Mbaraki Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Josephine Jumwa, Caroline Okumu and Joan Onyuna were on target for MTG United, while Mariam Amina scored twice and Happy Mutta added another for the hosts.
MTG United got off to a flying start, opening the scoring in the seventh minute when Josephine Jumwa's dangerous cross sailed into the net.
Bandari Queens almost responded immediately, but Agnes Olesi fired narrowly wide a minute later.
The hosts eventually restored parity in the 13th minute through Mariam Amina, who connected with Happy Mutta's cross to beat the MTG goalkeeper.
However, MTG regained the lead in the 20th minute when Caroline Okumu rose above the Bandari Queens defence to head home a well-delivered corner kick from Jumwa.
Six minutes later, Happy Mutta brought Bandari Queens back into the contest, tapping home Agnes Olesi's cross to make it 2-2 in an end-to-end encounter.
Both sides went into the break level, setting the stage for an equally competitive second half.
