The 92nd edition of the Mashemeji Derby failed to produce a winner as a dominant AFC Leopards were left to continue with their seven year wait for a league victory over Gor Mahia after the two sides played to a barren draw at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday afternoon.While some players dazzled in what was their first appearance in the Mashemeji Derby, the league’s top scorer Benson Omala was kept quiet with AFC Leopards defenders winning the tactical battle on him.Here’s how the players performed in the match.AFC Leopards Levis Opiyo – 5Stayed comfortable all game long in between the sticks as his former club failed to test him all game long.Lewis Bandi – 6Completely kept Boniface Omondi out of the game with his astute defending in the left back position. Looked solid in defending and composed on the ball as always.Stayed behind a lot of the time and should have provided more threat in joining attack especially when Leopards dominated in the second half.Robert Mudenyu – 5Successfully ensured the league’s top scorer Benson Omala was kept silent. Did not need to do much in the backline as Gor Mahia’s attack was flat.Mashemeji Derby: Ingwe’s seven-year wait for victory persists after barren draw against Gor MahiaKaycie Odhiambo – 6Making his first start in a match of such stature, the young centre back remained unfazed by the occasion as he produced another composed performance.His ball playing skills and ability to play from the back was also on show for everyone to see.Musa Oundo – 6Another youngster who produced another solid performance on his first Mashemeji Derby start.Brian Wanyama – 5Apart from forcing Gad Mathe6w in the Gor Mahia goal into maki a crucial save upon the resumption of the second half, the midfielder did not offer anything concrete in the match going foward.Substituted on the 73rd minute.Jaffari Owiti – 5Was one of the bright sparks in the game but failed to make the most out of his chances in the game.Cliff Nyakeya – 6Always looked to make something happen for Ingwe and came close to breaking the deadlock on two ocassions.Could have been the most likely scorer in the match.Victor Omune – 4Subbed off in the 57th minute after completely being outdone by the pace of the match.Ojo Olaniyi – 5Lacked the goal scoring threat up front for Leopards. Average performance.##NAJAVA_MECA_6979418##Gor MahiaGad Mathew – 6Kept his side in the game whenever he was called upon with crucial saves that denied their sworn enemies.Paul Ochuoga – 5Did relatively okay for a first performance in the derby.Joshua Onyango – 5Was targeted most of the times and did his possible best to stay cool in the game of such pressure.Dennis Ng’ang’a – 6Was unfazed by the occasion and provided steady cover in defense whenever the team looked in any sort of danger.Covered his partner when needed to and played a huge part in securing the clean sheet and thwarting Leopards.Geoffrey Ochieng’ – 7Probably the only player who delivered a derby performance all round. Straight from kickoff, the stand in captain showed appetite for the game and fought for every ball on the park.He chased down everything and was passionate in lifting his side to get into the game.Track down every ball and thwarted danger whenever AFC Leopards came creeping in their area.Ernest Wendo – 5Usual day in office for Wendo who helped in providing stability to the defenders.Sydney Ochieng – 4Had to be substituted early in the second half after picking up an injury that cut short his game in midfield.Austin Odhiambo – 5Lacked his usual creative edge in the final third consequently leading to Gor Mahia struggling to make an impact in the Ingwe territory.George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo – 5Despite being one of the most experienced players on the pitch, the winger did not produce anything out of the ordinary.Benson Omala – 4Looked a shadow of himself as he was completely kept out of the game by the Ingwe defensive line.Gets a low rating because of how poor Gor were in servicing him upfront as he barely had a chance created for him which must have frustrated him.Boniface Omondi – 5Despite being the top scoring active player in the Mashemeji Derby with three goals, the diminutive winger struggled to cause any desired threat in the final third.With his usual ability of taking on defenders well nullified by Lewis Bandi, Omondi was substituted just before the hour mark.
