The league’s most in form striker Benson Omala coolly managed to keep his composure with only nine minutes left on the clock as he helped Gor Mahia stretch their unbeaten streak in the league to eleven games following a brilliant 2-1 victory over Kenya Police on Saturday afternoon.In the match staged at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, the league’s top scorer scored the winning goal to help K’Ogalo open a four point lead at the top of the table as the Johnathan McKinstry coached side completed the comeback in thrilling fashion.The strike proved to be the final nail to Gor’s fightback after Dennis Ng’ang’a had nullified Elvis Rupia’s early strike that gave Police the lead early on.🟢 | FULL TIME Gor Mahia 2 – 1 Police FC ( ⚽️ – Dennis Ng’ang’a, Benson Omalla) Kameishaaaa….. tumelima Askari as anticipated. Askari waende Baragoi kutafuta bandits hii mpira hawawezi.#Sirkal | #GorFansClub e pic.twitter.com/TI0rzVgZ4d— GOR FANS CLUB (@OfficialGMFC) February 25, 2023 “There is no doubt that the three points against Police is the same as any other three points but the difference today is that the game today was really tough because they are a really good team. They caused us problems but it is really pleasing that we managed to fight back to take the points,” Gor coach said.”It was a really good match today. This is the game where boys are separated from men and we ended up losing the match due to small mistakes we made. We showed maturity and we played really well but this is not the end. We will go back and work out our mistakes,” Police boss Francis Baraza noted.Benson Omaaaaaaaala!What a counter attack by Gor! Gad Mathew takes the ball and delivers one of his typical deliveries to Boni who squares the ball to Omala who does the rest despite a poor first touchGor 2-1 Police (81′)#FKFPL— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) February 25, 2023 The game got off to the exact start it promised pre-match as both sides fashioned early chances to try and assert their dominance in the game.While Gor Mahia asked the first question that forced the Police defense to clear their lines after a corner kick, the law administrators responded with their own attacking chance that, although well worked, failed to cause much trouble.Just eleven minutes in, Police, who had now assumed control of proceedings due to their energetic start, got rewarded for their attacking intent as in form Elvis Rupia, who was unmarked in the box, rose highest to head in Duke Abuya’s deliciously floated cross.##NAJAVA_MECA_7049895##The move all started on the left when the fleet footed Clifton Miheso left Geoffrey Ochieng for dead on the wing with his dazzling footwork before locating Abuya in the box.The creative attacker also created space for himself in the box with a sweet turn that took out the Gor defenders before delivering the ball finished by Rupia who extended his tally to twelve goals.Enosh Ochieng’s brace downs Nairobi City StarsJust eight minutes later, Gor showed exactly why they are the top of the table as they found the equalizer against the run of play when a towering Dennis Ng’ang’a rose highest to head in John Macharia’s corner kick as he restored parity for K’Ogalo with their first shot on target.Gor gradually grew into the game as Police’s bright start dipped but the two sides got into the half time break with the game level.HALF TIMEGor Mahia 1-1 POLICE FC@betikaKe @748AirServices @DCI_Kenya @Officialfkfpl pic.twitter.com/Be09RPI51R— KENYA POLICE FC (@kenyapolicefc) February 25, 2023 At the resumption of the second half, Police, who had brought on Alvin Mang’eni in place of Lesley Otieno, almost caught Gor off guard with a quick counter attack on the left. It was however well read as Geoffrey made a goal saving challenge to prevent the ball from reaching its intended target to spare Gor’s blushes.With the game looking to end in a stalemate, a moment of brilliance ensued with only nine minutes left as Gor keeper Gad Mathews located Boniface Omondi with an inch perfect delivery when Police had pressed high up and left acres of space in behind.Benson Omaaaaaaaala!What a counter attack by Gor! Gad Mathew takes the ball and delivers one of his typical deliveries to Boni who squares the ball to Omala who does the rest despite a poor first touchGor 2-1 Police (81′)#FKFPL— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) February 25, 2023 The dimunituve winger beat his man for pace before squaring the ball to the man everyone wanted the ball to get to – Omala.Despite the player having a poor first touch, he made amends with his finish as he poked the ball behind Job Ochieng to seal all three points for his side.Starting XIGor MahiaGad Mathews (GK), Paul Ochuoga, Geoffrey Ochieng, Joshua Onyango, Dennis Ng’ang’a, Ernest Wendo, John Macharia, John Ochieng’, Benson Omala, Austine Ochieng, Boniface OmondiKenya PoliceJob Ochieng (GK), Eric Juma, David Owino, Musa Mohammed, Harun Shakava, Patilla Omotto, Clifton Miheso, Lesley Otieno (Alvin Mang’eni 46′), Elvis Rupia, Duke Abuya, Francis Kahata
