Gor Mahia reclaim top spot after edging Police

Gor Mahia FC regained the top spot after edging Kenya Police FC 1-0 in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) match played at a soggy and muddy Kasarani Stadium on Saturdayafternoon.Austin Odhiambo scored the all important goal in a match that was largely dominated by Police, but it was Gor who bagged maximum points.Benson Omala had the opportunity to slot home the 24th league goal of the campaign in the 13th minute after Peter Lwasa headed the ball down for him but the former Western Stima player saw his effort come off the post and back into the field of play.Police had much of the ball but still they could not get that decisive kick to break the deadlock.In one instance, Police broke away with Elvis Rupia on the ball before the talisman squared it back for Duke Abuya who found the on-rushing David Okoth whose was blocked.Dennis Ng’ang’a could have given Gor the lead from a freekick minutes later but his effort was parried by Job Ochieng, with none of the Gor Mahia players pouncing on the rebound.##NAJAVA_MECA_7198413##11 minutes into the second half, Austin Odhiambo got Gor Mahia off the mark with a perfect tap in into an empty net. Dennis Ng’ang’a floated in a perfect ball from a corner kick which was then flicked by Omala for Austin who made no mistake on the tap in. Against the run of play, Gor led.A minute after conceding, Francis Baraza made the first change in the game as he introduced Alvin Mang’eni for David Okoth in an attempt to draw matters level.With 20 minutes left to play, Baraza added more firepower to intensify the hunt for an equalizer, bringing in the duo of Derrick Otanga and Clifton Miheso for Marvin Nabwire and Francis Kahata.Gor coach Jonathan McKinstry responded by bringing in Sydney Wahongo for Alpha Onyango to lock the midfield further.However, Sydney lasted less than five minutes and had to be stretched off after picking an injury, with John Ochieng coming in his place. Tobias Otieno skippers Tormenta to third league win in the US this seasonThe change gave Gor Mahia the upperhand momentarily as they controlled the game for a short period before Police resumed normal services on the attack.In stoppage time, McKinstry brought in defender Sylvester Owino in place of Peter Lwasa as they sought to protect the slim advantage.Kenya Police Starting XI: Job Ochieng, Baraka Badi, David Ambulu, David Ochieng, Musa Mohammed, Charles Ouma, David Okoth, Marvin Nabwire, Elvis Rupia, Duke Abuya, Francis KahataSubs: Patrick Matasi, Yusuf Mainge, Abud Omar, Soita Silicho Lesley Otieno, Reagan Otieno, Alvin Mangeni, Clifton Miheso, Derrick Otanga, Haron Shakava, David Simiyu, Kevin OumaGor Mahia Starting XI: Gad Matthews, Philemon Otieno, Geoffrey Ochieng, Dennis Ng’ang’a, Emery Bayisenge, Ernest Wendo, Bonface Omondi Alpha Onyango Benson Omala, Austin Odhiambo, Peter LwasaSubs: Caleb Otieno, Paul Ochuoga, Bryson Wangai, Sylvester Owino, John Ochieng, Sydney Wahongo, Shaffiq Kagimu, Lloyd Khavuchi, Patrick KadduOther results Bandari 1-1 FC Talanta Sofapaka 0-3 Bidco United

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