Kenya Harlequin and Mwamba on Saturday rallied from behind to dismantle their opponents and advance to the Kenya Cup semi-finals.
Quins came from behind 14-10 at the break to top Impala Saracens 29-24 and advance.
Quins will now meet defending champions Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), who had finished second in the during the regular season in the semi-finals.
Flanker Collins Injera completed his brace of tries as fly-half Tony Omondi curled over a conversion and a penalty to spur Mwamba, who trailed 17-8, to victory against Nakuru at the Nakuru Athletic Club.
Mwamba now face Kabras Sugar, who topped the league during the regular season, in the last four in Kakamega.
Tight-head prop Paul Kioko and second-row Mike Onsando scored a try each as substitutes Boniface Ochieng and back Eric Shikuku went for a similar feat to put Quins through to the semi-finals.
ASILIGWA STARS WITH THE BOOT
Fullback Lyle Asiligwa made two conversions while winger Aluda Beda another one for Quins, who are chasing their first Kenya Cup glory since 2012.
Flanker Tyson Okoth scored a brace of tries for Impala as second row Davis Makori and winger Bill Omondi landed a try each but all was in vain for the Sarries.
“We had some playoff jitters in the first half with wrong decisions in our opponent’s 22m almost costing us,” said a relieved Quins coach Charles Cardovillis. “We improved that in the second half and played the ball where we wanted.”
Cardovillis said their focus won't change as they prepare to meet KCB.
“We shall create patterns where we feel it will hurt KCB more to our advantage. But let us absorb this sweet victory first and then focus on the big one in the coming week,” said Cardovillis.
“You don't expect to perform well against a fine side like Quins if you commit so many mistakes,” Impala Saracens coach Frank Ndong, who will now focus on rebuilding for next season.
