Robert Matano ‘s Tusker breathed a huge sigh of relief on Sunday afternoon as they ended their three match winless streak (2D 1L) following a hard fought 0-1 victory against 2009 Kenya Premier League champions Sofapaka.In the match played at the Kasarani Annex Stadium, it was Tanzanian import Ibrahim Joshua who scored the all important solitary goal that ended up making the difference as the Brewers regained top spot in the table after all other results went their way.It was a game that was truly reflected by the scoreline as both teams only created few goal scoring chances.By the opening quarter of an hour, nothing meaningful had been registered in the game with the two teams settling for half and unmeaningfull chances.##NAJAVA_MECA_6962760##After David Majak had his attempt just fly narrowly over the bar on the 25th minute, his strike partner, Joshua, managed to keep his composure in the final third just three minutes later as he connected well with an inch perfect Humprey Mieno through pass to give the Brewers the lead after beating Kevin Omondi in the Sofapaka goal.Having gone down, Sofapaka would come close to finding an awkward equalizer when Brian Wepo’s floated ball deceived Brian Bwire, who was making his first start of the season, in the Tusker goal.While the keeper thought the ball was headed out for an easy goal kick, it cannoned off the crossbar and out of play, much to his relief.Having gone into the break trailing, David Ouma’s side came out of the second half with much more intent but their forays foward failed to find the desired fruit.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Having seen the opponents ascendancy, Matano unleashed his squad depth as he introduced Jackson Macharia, Deogratius Ojok, Eric Zakayo and Eric Otieno in place of goalscorer Joshua, David Majak, midfield general Humprey Mieno and Shami Mwinyi in a bid to close out the game.Late chances availed themselves but neither team could alter the scoreboard as Tusker resolutely sealed the three points.Starting XISofapaka: Kevin Omondi (GK), David Nshirimana, Elvis Ronack, Samuel Olwande, Brian Wepo, Sunday Ikekhai, Maqbul Mohammed (Ben Stanley 59′) call Nana, Titus Achesa, Alex Imbusia, Baron Oketch, Rody MangaTusker: Brian Bwire, Daniel Sakari, Boniface Onyango, Kalos Kirenge, Charles Momanyi, Jimmy Mbugua, Lawrence Luvanda, Humprey Mieno (Jackson Macharia 74′), Ibrahim Joshua (Deogratius Ojok 74′), David Majak (Eric Zakayo 74’), Shami Mwinyi(Eric Otieno)
