Kenya Police head coach Francis Baraza partly blamed their 1-0 loss to champions Tusker last weekend at the Nyayo National Stadium to the calls made by centre referee Dickens Mimisa.Police bowed to the beer makers to courtesy of a second half strike by Shaphan Siwa who was put through by Rodgers Ouma.##NAJAVA_MECA_7180196##The loss, complicates their chances of plugging in the gap between them and the former champions who, appear to have reduced the competition to a two-horse race.In his post-match analysis and reaction to the loss, Baraza, faulted the FIFA accredited whistler for lack of impartiality and denying them a penalty that he believes, would have either rescued a point or given them the impetus to fight for the three.“My player was hacked down from behind in the box and nothing was given. The game was well balanced but the referee made some questionable decisions. He is an upcoming whistler who has a bright future ahead of him but, he has to improve on some areas,” he lamented. Tactical adjustments that helped Tusker outmaneuver Kenya Police FCBesides placing the blame on the door of Mimisa, the former Chemelil Sugar tactician admitted that, the team, paid for the mistakes committed on the pitch.“One mistake in the second half denied us three points. We made similar mistakes against Gor Mahia in the first leg and ended up losing points,” he observed.With the law enforcers set to take on Gor in the next game, Baraza stressed on the significance of rectifying the errors and uplifting the morale of the players.Tusker whip Police to pile pressure on Gor MahiaIn the match, both teams will be seeking to return to winning ways after dropping points over the weekend.K’Ogalo, surrendered their 2-0 lead to settle for a 2-2 draw against Posta Rangers.“Gor is a good side. We bowed to them in the first leg. We have huge task of righting the wrongs that have cost us points especially, being caught on the break, “he added.
