Kenya Harlequin Queens produced a dominant display to stun Mwamba Ladies 20-0 and book their place in the final of the SportPesa National 7s Circuit Embu 7s.
The Queens were in control for large spells of the semi-final, combining disciplined defence with quick attacking phases to completely shut out Mwamba and secure a deserved victory.
Refa Ochando drew first blood for Kenya Harlequin Queens, touching down for the opening try of the contest. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful, but the try gave the Queens a 5-0 advantage.
Mwamba struggled to break through a well-organised Harlequin defensive line as the Queens continued to apply pressure through their carries and quick ball movement. Neither side could add to the score before the interval, leaving Harlequin Queens 5-0 ahead at the break.
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The second half saw the Queens turn up the intensity as they continued their onslaught on the Mwamba defence.
Yvette Achieng capitalised on a loose ball after Mwamba knocked possession backwards, reacting quickly to pick up the ball and race over for another try. Maureen was unable to add the conversion, but Harlequin Queens had stretched their lead to 10-0.
The Queens continued to dominate possession and territory, with Mwamba finding it increasingly difficult to contain their attacking runners.
Maureen Murutu then produced a well-timed play to set up Catherine Elizabeth, who finished the move by touching down for another Harlequin try. The score moved to 15-0 as the Queens continued to pull away.
Mwamba tried to find a way back into the contest, but the Queens remained solid defensively while continuing to threaten whenever they had possession.
Oswago then put the result beyond doubt with another try for Kenya Harlequin Queens, taking the score to 20-0. The try proved to be the icing on the cake for a dominant performance that saw the Queens keep Mwamba scoreless throughout the encounter.
The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 20-0 victory for Kenya Harlequin Queens and a place in the Embu 7s final.
They will face Kiambaa Ladies in the title decider after Kiambaa also produced a commanding performance in their semi-final, beating Impala Roans 19-0.
The final will provide another chapter in what has already been an intriguing battle between the two sides. Kenya Harlequin Queens and Kiambaa Ladies met earlier in the group stage, with Kiambaa coming out on top in a closely contested 19-15 victory.
The Queens will now have an opportunity to settle the score when the two sides meet again, this time with the Embu 7s crown at stake.
With both teams having shown impressive attacking quality and defensive discipline throughout the tournament, the final promises to be a thrilling contest as Kenya Harlequin Queens look to avenge their group-stage defeat while Kiambaa Ladies aim to complete the double over their rivals.