KCB stage incredible fightback to hold Sharks after conceding two first half goals

A sumptuous KCB freekick, a beautiful rabona assist and plenty of goals. The Kariobangi Sharks versus KCB match at Kasarani Annex served plenty as the bankers staged a spirited fight back to cancel two goals and share the spoils with Kariobangi Sharks.Steve Otieno grabbed a brace for Sharks in the first half, with Henry Onyango and Derrick Otanga scoring for KCB.With the result, both teams maintained their sixth and seventh positions on the log, for KCB and Kariobangi Sharks respectively.Steve Otieno opened the scoring for Kariobangi Sharks, completing a perfect move by the hosts with a thundering header, with an even better rabona assist from Julius Masaba, to give Sharks the lead after just nine minutes.Sharks took dominance of the game after the game, and went on to string more neat passes and attacks. Masaba was a joy to watch, his footwork even better.It did not take long for their effort to pay off, doubling their advantage shortly through Otieno who was once again at the right spot to tap home after 26 minutes.KCB were dealt a blow 35 minutes in when James Mazembe came off injured and Henry Onyango took his place in the team. Simon Munala was withdrawn also at the same minute and Samuel Mwangi brought in.On resumption, William Muluya rested the goal scorer and brought in Enock Wanyama, although Wanyama only lasted for 15 minutes, being withdrawn at the hour mark for John Omondi.Onyango pulled one back for KCB after just eight minutes to set the mood for KCB’s resurgence in the second half.The goal was a mirror of the second half, with KCB being the dominant side throughout the half.Derrick Otanga was on the verge of being substituted when KCB won a freekick on the edge of the box. He hesitated and proceeded to take the kick, bending it over the wall and into the top corner to draw KCB level.The celebration afterward was wild. He needed just one moment of all the minutes he had played in the game, and he made it count when it mattered most.Kariobangi Sharks Starting XI: Brandon Nathan, Fredrick Alushula, Geoffrey Onyango, Bonface Onyango, Tom Teka, Patillah Omoto, Douglas Mokaya, Keith Imbali (Isaac Otieno) 60′, Julius Masaba, Steve Otieno (Enock Wanyama) 45′ (John Omondi) 60’, Eric MmataUnused subs:KCB Starting XI: David Okello, Baraka Badi, Hillary Wandera, Nashon Alembi, Brian Onyango, Michael Mutinda, Mohammed Kilume (Michael Karamor) 53′, Simon Munala (Henry Onyango) 35′, Derrick Otanga, John Mwangi, James Mazembe (Samuel Mwangi) 35′

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