In one of the most tactically disciplined performances of their FKF Premier League season, FC Talanta stunned title-chasing Gor Mahia with a narrow yet spirited 1-0 victory, thanks to a first-half strike from red-hot forward Emmanuel Osoro.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsComing into the fixture as underdogs, Talanta defied the odds with a well-drilled defensive setup and a sharp counterattacking game plan, a strategy that bore fruit and left the reigning champions with no answers at the Dandora Stadium.Kenya U20 midfielder opens up on Juventus opportunity, career path, ahead of U20 AFCONCliff Oruko, Talanta’s dependable defender and architect of the assist, revealed that the team had identified Gor Mahia’s attacking pressure as a potential weakness and capitalised on it with tactical precision.”The strategy was to fully sit back and be compact at the back because we knew our opponents were under pressure to win the match,” Oruko explained.##NAJAVA_MECA_8884581##“We studied their game plan and anticipated that they would attack relentlessly, so we planned to maximise the spaces they would leave behind. I’m glad it all worked out as planned.”And work out it did, in the 40th minute, Talanta’s patience and positioning were rewarded when Oruko’s perfectly weighted pass split the Gor Mahia defence, finding Osoro in stride.Gor Mahia’s proposed 60,000 seater stadium and location elicits mixed reactions from fansThe in-form striker made no mistake, calmly slotting past Gad Mathews to score what would prove to be the winner.Talanta’s resilience at the back frustrated Gor Mahia throughout the second half, with their compact formation neutralising the threat posed by the league leaders.##NAJAVA_MECA_8884587##The victory, Talanta’s seventh of the season, not only showcased their tactical growth but also provided a timely boost in their fight for survival.The three crucial points lifted the former National Super League champions to 14th place, just two points above the Promotion/Relegation Playoff zone and three clear of the automatic drop.Gor Mahia reignites transparency with first gate collection report since 2019While the win provides much-needed breathing space, Oruko was quick to stress that focus now shifts to their upcoming fixture.“That game is behind us. We have little time to celebrate. Our focus is now on Ulinzi Stars this Sunday, where we aim to build on this momentum and push further away from the drop,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8884605##Talanta will play Ulinzi Stars on Sunday 27 April at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata.
