Gor Mahia returned to winning ways after condemning Wazito to a 1-0 defeat in an FKF Premier League match staged at the Narok County Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Heading to the game, both teams were keen on returning to winning ways after suffering defeats last time out. Gor went down 2-0 to Kenya Police FC while Wazito suffered the same fate in the hands of KCB.Wazito were forced into a change a quarter an hour into the game when lead striker Michael Owino picked an injury, his place was taken by new acquisition Aziz Okaka. Gor struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half despite looking comfortable in possession. The visitors on the other hand created a couple of meaningful opportunities but their ex-keeper Gad Mathews, now in the colors of Gor Mahia did well to deny Eric Otieno and Eli Asieche from point-blank range.44’The hosts go ahead1-0#Wazito4life— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) March 19, 2022 Just as it looked like the first half would end even, Gor Mahia took the lead a minute before the interval. George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo fired home from close range for a halftime Gor Mahia lead.The second half was equally even with both teams attacking in search of more goals. Both sets of keepers were severally called into action to deny the attackers. Despite Wazito’s late pressure, Gor managed to protect their advantage to win.The two teams meet for a return leg in a fortnight.
