Upset alert!2021 FKF Cup holders Gor Mahia were on Sunday afternoon knocked out of the ongoing Mozzart Bet Cup tournament as they surprisingly fell to Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.In a game where the home side looked bright, or rather Gor Mahia looked dull, Moses Mudavadi’s deflected effort in the 56th minute was enough to send Gor Mahia packing, as Homeboyz punched their way into the cup quarter-finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_7142301##The result sees Kakamega Homeboyz join Ulinzi Stars, Tusker FC, Sofapaka and Kariobangi Sharks as the teams to have already made it through to the last eight of the tournament.That was also the second win for Homeboyz coach Patrick Odhiambo after only winning once since his appointment.Game Recap.It was a torrid opening minutes in the first half as both sides struggled to inject some balance into the game, with the first real scoring chance coming for the hosts through former Sofapaka striker Ambrose Sifuna as he back-heeled a low cross from Collins Odhiambo to force Gad Matthews into a low left save inside the 25th minute.A few minutes later, FKFPL top scorer Benson Omalla was through on goal after some miscommunication from the Homeboyz backline.Omalla’s shot looked destined to ripple the net only for the ball to cannon off the post- thanks to a well beaten Farouk Shikhalo.Kakamega Home Boys have just eliminated Gor Mahia from the FKF Cup!The unfortunate part is that it was an own goal. Mpira haina adabu Kabisa! We must now concentrate on the league.#MozzartBetCup pic.twitter.com/USUyfrp6Fh— Sally Bolo (@SallyBolo) April 2, 2023 A long ball past the half-hour mark from Homeboyz found Enock Agwanda upfront but his effort went wide, with his next opportunity from a Moses Mudavadi pass falling into the hands of a fortunate Gad Matthews.After a slight delay over the halftime break, it was the home side that came out of the locker rooms hungrier as they made some nice passes in their build-up play and soon enough, they were in the driving seat.A short 56th free-kick from Collins Odhiambo found its way to Moses Mudavadi who unleashed a strong looping right footed shot that seemed to deflect off Bayisenge to fly past Gad Matthews sparking huge celebrations from the Bukhungu crowd and bench players.Homeboyz were deservedly in the lead and in a bid to correct things immediately, McKinstry brought on Boniface Omondi for John Macharia, with Alpha Onyango coming on for George Odhiambo in the 66th minute.Kenyans dominate Prague Half MarathonThe changes didn’t seem to work however, as Homeboyz often found ways to make space and distribute the ball efficiently.Eston Esiye could have made it 2-0 for the hosts in the 74th minute but his long-range shot went way over the bar setting up for a tense last quarter of the game.Gor Mahia brought on John Ochieng late on and in what looked to be an open chance in the second minute of added time, Bayisenge saw his cute back-heel saved by Shikhalo, eliciting huge celebrations from the on-looking crowd.At the full-time whistle, the sight of the Homeboyz players crashing to the turf was evidence enough of the big result they had just secured to make it into the cup quarter-finals.STARTING XI.Kakamega Homeboyz:Farouk Shikhalo, Collins Odhiambo, Eric Ambunya, Brian Chala, Portipher Odhiambo, Estone Esiye, Ambrose Sifuna, Hillary Otieno, Enock Obiero, Felicien Okanda, Moses Mudavadi.SUBS: Ibrahim Wanzala, Brian Buleti, Moses Shummah, Gaetan Masha, Kevin Amwayi, Ali Ahmed, George Odour, John Otieno, Christopher Masinza.Gor Mahia:Gad Matthews, Paul Ochuoga, Geoffrey Ochieng, Sylvester Owino, Emery Bayisenge, Ernest Wendo, George Odhiambo, Shafik Kagimu, Benson Omalla, Patrick Kaddu, John Macharia.SUBS: Caleb Otieno, Bonface Odhiambo, Joshua Onyango, John Ochieng, Alpha Onyango, Parmenas Ochola, Bonface Omondi, Lyon Muyonga.
