Tusker have sailed to the semifinals of the Mozzart Bet Cup after flooring KCB 2-0 at the Police Sacco Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.Second half goals from David Odoyo and Deogratious Ojok were enough to seal the win for Tusker, who became the first club to secure passage to the last four.FULL TIME in South C.Into the SEMI FINALS. FULL SHANGWE! GET IN BOYS!!! pic.twitter.com/wAaqJ4aCxj— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 29, 2023 Winger Michael Oduor was named the Mozzart Bet Cup man of the match for his outstanding performance in the game as he registered an assist and was also a threat to the KCB defense.Tusker laid bare their intentions of winning the duel by settling first and dominating proceedings but were met with equal force in the KCB area.The beer makers would have taken the lead in the ninth minute through Erick Otieno but the towering forward failed to connect a superb cross delivered by Levin Odhiambo.KCB custodian Gabriel Andika’s experience came into play as he made a couple of saves to keep the bankers in the game.The former Leopards glove man was selected to start ahead of Bryne Omondi who has been a regular starter in league matches.KCB recovered from the nervous start and began eating into Tusker’s dominance to make the contest more lively.Tusker shot stopper Brian Bwire made point blank saves to deny John Mwangi and Musa Masika who came close to breaking the deadlock in the first half.KCB left back Erickson Mulu was a joy to watch as he made terrific runs down on the left wing and whipped in crosses but the absence of an imposing figure in their forward line made it easy for the Tusker backline to clear.Tusker winger Michael Oduor who ditched the bankers for the former in the mid-season transfer window was also a thorn in the flesh of KCB backline especially to his marker Hannif Wesonga who had to work extra time to contain him.KCB nearly took the lead a minute into the second half but a good save by Bwire was enough to deny the bankers from depositing something in their account.Seconds later, the woodwork came to the rescue of Tusker after unmarked Harrison Mwendwa pulled the trigger from the edge of the box.”Best feeling in my life”: Tusker’s Michael Oduor speaks of first club goalBoth teams introduced fresh legs in a bid to grab the lead and have one foot in the semi final as well as inch closer to qualifying for continental football.Tusker took the lead in the 67th minute through David Odoyo who hit the ball hard from the box after Michael Oduor squared the ball to his path.KCB hauled off defenders for attack minded players hoping to poke holes in the Tusker backline and level matters.Ojoooooooook!!!!! Papa Ssebo! Papa Faza! 2-0!!— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 29, 2023 The change was supposed to yield positive results but Tusker capitalized on it to net the second goal through Deogratious Ojok who tapped home a pass from Humphrey Mieno.KCB tried to come back but their efforts were met with equal force.STARTING XI.Tusker.Brian Bwire, Daniel Sakari, Levin Odhiambo, Tom Teka, Michael Kibwage, Humphrey Mieno, David Odoyo (Collins Otieno 79), Michael Oduor (Erick Zakayo 90), Shaphan Siwa (Rodgers Ouma 55), Erick Otieno (Deogratious Ojok 55), John Njuguna (Erick Mmata 55)Unused substitutes Brian Opondo, Charles Momanyi, Kevin Monyi, Stewart OmondiKCB.Gabriel Andika, Haniff Wesonga, Nashon Alembi (Cliff Oruko 79),Maurice Ojwang, Erickson Mulu, Brian Ochieng (Kevin Okumu 79), Apollo Otieno, Musa Masika, John Mwangi (Derrick Otieno 59),Harrison Mwendwa (Kennedy Owino 59), Henry OnyangoUnused substitutes Bryne Omondi, Bixente Otieno, Rama Mwenda, Ronald Okelo, Mohamed Kilume, Hillary Dukussy, Nicholas Kipkirui, Bramwel Chemweno
