Benson Omala solo strike is all Gor Mahia needed to sink Bandari FC in an FKF Premier League Week six game staged at the MISC Kasarani on Wednesday.
It was Gor Mahia’s fourth game of the season having sat out for two weeks due to uncertainties that surrounded some of their opponents. And while they had drawn in their last game against Kariobangi Sharks, the earlier proceedings showed why they are still one of the most revered teams in the Kenyan top flight.
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Stringing neat passes and exhibiting dominance their goal was to come in the ninth minute courtesy of a blunder from Bandari keeper Michael Wanyika. Midfielder Austin Otieno had weaved his way through the opposition box and while his tame shot seemed to be heading outside, Wanyika pushed the ball back into play to allow Lloyd Kavuchi to square the ball for hovering Omala who scored from close range despite pressure from the Bandari defence.
Despite going down, Bandari was not going to give up easily and had three glorious opportunities to restore parity two falling to Chris Ochieng who was to see his first attempt saved by Gad Mathews with his second, a header from an Atariza Meja cross, missing the target by a whisker. Keegan Ndemi was the other who was to see his shot sail wide.
With danger lurking, Gor coach Jonathan McKinstry made two substitutions in the dying minutes of the first half bringing on John Macharia and Boniface Omondi for captain George Odhiambo and Kavuchi to help his wing backs who looked overwhelmed each time Bandari attacked.
The second half was Gor time to survive and even though Bandari pilled much of the pressure, they rarely tested Mathews who was glad to see off his team win to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
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