Victor Omune hit first for Ingwe in the first half, with Benson Omala grabbing the equalizer for K’Ogalo early in the second half.It was a derby that had a sizeable attendance led by President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and the Sports CS Amb. Amina Mohamed.Benson Omala had a clear cut chance to give Gor the lead after 12 minutes after making a superb run behind the defence but the sprawling Levis Opiyo stretched fully to put the ball away for a corner.A minute later, Cliff Nyakeya found himself in a similar position but the onrushing Gad Matthews pressured him to miss the target by inches.Opiyo was quite busy in the first. If not Omala, then it was Bonface Omondi, or Austine Odhiambo on the attacking end. In one instance Philemon Otieno almost beat him then Austin on the rebound but they were both denied.At the stroke of the half hour mark, Victor Omune pounced on a low cross from the right side of the attack and half-volleyed the ball into the net for the opener. Both teams had their fair chances in the game, but Ingwe took the lead when Gor were having their better spell in the half. On resumption, Andreas Spiers introduced Sammy Onyango and Peter Lwasa for Austin Omondi and Bonface Omondi in an attempt to stage a comeback. Sammy Onyango almost had an instant impact as forced Levis Opiyo to a superb shot with one of his trademark long range efforts.Full TimeGor Mahia 1-1 AFC Leopards What a derby! Extremely loved the turnout in the game.This were the numbers as Raila left#MashemejiDerby pic.twitter.com/HgSfE9dcsP— Ochi (@soo_ochieng) May 8, 2022 Five minutes into the second half, Omala’s predatory instincts saw him draw level after the two sunstitutes heaped pressure in AFC’s box, just minutes after President Uhuru Kenyatta had made his way to the VIP stand. The President had witnessed Omanyala at the same venue bring down the roof during the Kip Keino Classic and he was right on time to see Omala too get K’Ogalo faithfuls to their feet, and their Ingwe counterparts went mute.Just past the hour mark, Patrick Aussems made his first change as he took off Cliff Nyakeya and brought in Maxwell Otieno to try and reclaim their lead.Two minutes later, Spier made his third change with George Odhiambo making way for John Macharia while Ingwe’s custodian underwent some treatment. Omala had the chance to seal it for Ingwe after Peter Ng’ang’a gave away the ball but he was denied by Opiyo in a one on one situation, keeping the score level with seven minutes left to play.Two chances in the closing minutes of regular time fell to Sammy Onyango, with one kissing the crossbar on its way out as he gifted the other to the hands of Opiyo.Gor Mahia Starting XI: Gad Matthews, Philemon Otieno, Geoffrey Ochieng’, Dennis Ng’ang’a, Joshua Onyango, Ernest Wendo, Alpha Onyango, Bonface Omondi, Benson Omala, Austin Odhiambo, George Odhiambo Kakamega Homeboyz complicate title chances after defeat to TuskerSubs: Dolph Owino, Paul Ochuoga, John Ochieng, Peter Lwasa, Samuel Onyango, John Macharia, Parmenas Ochola, Sando Yangayay, Peter OuduAFC Leopards Starting XI: Levis Opiyo, Peter Ng’ang’a, Lewis Bandi, Washington Munene, Robert Mudenyu, Moses Lukhumwa, Brian Wanyama, Cliff Nyakeya, Victor Omune, Mark Makwatta, Eugene MukangulaSubs: Maxwel Muchesia, Collins Shivachi, Joachim Oluoch, Tedian Esilaba, Maxwell Otieno, Ojo Olaniyi, Josphat Lopaga, Erick Mbithi, Owen Mboya
