Gor Mahia end three-game winless streak against Ulinzi Stars

FKF Premier League defending champions Gor Mahia have ended their three game winless run after gunning down Ulinzi Stars 3-0 in a league match played at Kenyatta Stadium Machakos on Wednesday 18 December.Two first half goals by Samwel Kapen and Rooney Onyango in the 26th and the third minute of added time respectively and a second half strike from Austin Odhiambo were all that the 21-league champions needed to get the maximum points.K’Ogalo have now moved to fifth on the log standings with 21 points, three shy of league leaders KCB and Tusker who are only separated by goal difference.On-song Kenya Police edge FC Talanta to continue impressive run under Etienne NdayiragijeUlinzi on the other hand continue to sit right in the relegation zone at 17th with 13 points, two ahead of bottom placed Posta Rangers who have played a match less.Gor Mahia coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Odhiambo made five changes to the side that lost to Kenya Police in their last match by bringing on Shariff Musa, Gedeon Bandeka, Rodgers Ouma, Lawrence Juma and Kapen.Philemon Otieno, Alpha Onyango, Sylvester Owino, Mussa Masika and Chris Ochieng are the ones who paved the way for the quintet.Gor Mahia started the match on a high and forced Sylvaine ‘Sule’ Ricks in the Ulinzi goal into two quick saves in the second minute to keep the scoreline at 0-0.##NAJAVA_MECA_8581909##Boniface Muchiri’s delivery to the Gor Mahia box from a foul found Enosh Ochieng who missed the target.Gor Mahia then broke the deadlock in the 26th minute through Kapen after continuously pushing for an opener.With the game almost headed for half-time, Harambee Stars defender Rooney Onyango stepped up to double K’Ogalo’s tally in the 48th minute and ensure they take a two-goal lead at half time.Former Kenyan international calls for coach with African football expertise to lead Harambee StarsUlinzi Stars came a much better side as they pushed for a comeback but Gor Mahia stood strong and looked dangerous on the counter.Shariff Musa who was threatening the whole afternoon was brought down in the box by Bildad Abonga leaving the referee with no choice but to point on the spot.Reigning FKF Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Odhiambo stepped up and scored what was Gor Mahia’s third goal and the last goal of the game.The final whistle sealed Gor Mahia’s win ahead of their last fixture of the year on Saturday 21 December against Kariobangi Sharks.##GALERIJA##

Powered by Live Score & Live Score App