Bandari made it seven games in succession without suffering defeat following a 2-0 win over 10-man Kariobangi Sharks in an entertaining FKFPL match played at the Kasarani Annex.Bandari’s win trimmed Kakamega Homeboyz’s lead at the summit of the log to just four points.Tumezwe na Papa kwani sisi ni Yonah? 🤷🏾♂️Haya naweni mikono Kitoweo kipo tayari 😋💪🏾.💙⚓#BandariNiYetu pic.twitter.com/8RAex054n9— Bandari Football Club (@BandariOfficial) May 22, 2022 First half goals from Brian Odera and Abdalla Hassan were enough for the Dockers to claim three vital points that kept their faint hopes of lifting the title a live.The Dockers head coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani heaped praise on his opponents of the day and his counterpart but was impressed with how his side executed his tactics.”It was a very tough match as expected, playing against one of the best teams which has one of the most experienced coaches with well drilled and upcoming players but thanks to my boys they were up to the task, they played well and were very disciplined,” said Modo.Bandari came into the clash with one mission at hand, cut log leaders Kakamega Homeboyz’s lead at the summit of the log to four points with a victory over Kariobangi Sharks after Bernard Mwalala’s side faltered again in the title race after a 1-1 draw against Gor Mahia.Kariobangi Sharks on the other hand gave themselves a two-week break after failing to show up for the clash against AFC Leopards last weekend and were hoping to get over the 3-4 capitulation against relegation threatened Vihiga Bullets.Both teams posted a bright start to the game but it was Bandari who curved the first chance of the game when Abdalla Hassan who was playing as a wing back with head coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani adopting a 3-5-2 to match Sharks man for man, found William Wadri with his cut back but the Ugandan’s chance was met by an outstanding save from John Otieno.The game dropped into a lull but it again sprung to life three minutes after the half hour mark when Abdalla Hassan expertly control a long ball that took away the onrushing keeper and had the composure to guide the ball into the back of the net from a long way out.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Bandari doubled their lead with three minutes before the half time whistle when Brian Odera found himself in unfamiliar territory and with acres of space as he drove inside the box and let loose of a belter that rippled the far post net not typical of a defender’s finish.Having done all the work in the first half, Modo rang the changes at the start of the closing half brining on Siraj Mohammed and Atariza Amwai for Andrew Juma and Mohammed Abeid to revert back to the much fancied 4-4-2 that they are more used to.Sharks did not just have answers for whatever Bandari threw at them as the Dockers continued to dominate and not even the presence of the former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president could inspire them.Steven Otieno was sent for an early shower in the 63rd minute after a nasty challenge on Abdalla Hassan who was soon withdrawn after the injury looked to get the better of him.Bandari managed to hold on to the 2-0 win to make it five consecutive wins.Bandari XI: Michael Wanyika, Felly Mulumba, Brian Odera, Andrew Juma (Atariza Amai 46′), Dennis Magige, Kevin Kimani (Darius Msagha 68′), Keegan Ndemi, Abdallah Hassan (Benjamin Mosha 68′), Mohammed Abeid (Siraj Mohammed 46′), William Wadri (Umaru Kasumba 77′), Johanna Mwita.Substitutes: Justine Ndikumana, Iddi Hassan, Jacob Otieno.Sharks XI: John Otieno, John Omondi (Fredrick Alushula 51′), Geoffrey Onyango (Fortune Omoto 51′), Boniface Onyango, Tom Teka, Alphonse Omija, Patillah Omotto, Douglas Mokaya, Keith Imbali, Julius Masaba, Erick MmataSubstitutes: Brandon Obiero, Samuel Olwande, Ziyadi Kiwanuka, Issa Lumumba, Reagan Odede, Ken Kyalo, Steve Otieno
