Kariobangi Sharks head coach William Muluya admitted that his team was fortunate to beat Zetech Titans and advance to the Mozzart Bet Cup round of 16 on Saturday at Dandora Stadium.The Sharks struggled for most of the match until a moment of brilliance from youth team player Nicholas Onyango set up Ally Salum for a late winner.Despite the victory, the Sharks’ players didn’t celebrate much, reflecting the difficulty they faced throughout the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763435##Zetech Titans, an FKF Division One side, posed significant challenges for the Sharks, creating several chances but failing to capitalize on them.Those missed opportunities ultimately led to their elimination from the cup. Meanwhile, Kariobangi Sharks will now prepare to face Denmak FC in the round of 16.In his post-match comments, Muluya, who guided Sharks to the 2018 title, acknowledged that the better team lost on the day due to their inability to take advantage of their chances.”Zetech played very well. They had about four clear-cut chances, and had they capitalized on them, they would have won this game,” Muluya said.Vihiga Queens’ title ambitions dented by Bungoma Queens as Trinity edge Kisumu All StarletsHe also admitted that his team’s experience may have helped them withstand the pressure before securing the win.He expressed sympathy for Zetech as their strong performance counted for nothing after the final whistle.”Today, I might have won this game due to experience, but the truth is, Zetech deserved more from this match,” he added.Muluya emphasized that his team must perform better in the league, as they are just two points above the relegation zone.Sharks currently sit 14th on the log with 24 points.”If you look at our position in the league, it’s not good. We are fighting to earn points, and we really need to improve in the upcoming games,” he said.Musingu High School football team secures Ksh1.5 million sponsorshipZetech Titans head coach Bernard Kitolo, on the other hand, described the loss as a painful one, lamenting the missed chances.”It’s a painful loss because we played well. We created chances that we didn’t capitalize on, while Sharks took their one opportunity and won. We missed out on the chances we created, and now we’re left to head home with a heavy heart,” Kitolo remarked.Despite the setback, Kitolo expressed confidence that his team will bounce back stronger next season.”We’ll go back, prepare well, and I believe that next year, we will come back as a stronger team,” he concluded.Former Nairobi United midfielder on why he chose Sri Lanka over Harambee Stars
