After 62 days of waiting, the FKF Premier League Matchweek One action went down on Saturday and Sunday, featuring seven matches with the two games involving Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC being shelved due to their continental assignments.It was largely a low-scoring weekend, with 13 goals netted in the seven games played. Three of the matches ended in draws. Mara Sugar’s Samuel Odaro took an early lead in the scorers’ chart with a brace against Homeboyz.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290477##Mozzart Sport takes a look at some of the lessons learned from the Matchweek One action action:Mathare United’s defensive frailtiesThe Slum Boys received a rude awakening on their return to the top tier with a 4-0 thrashing by AFC Leopards. At least three of the goals conceded were due to defensive errors, an area they must urgently address.To put this into perspective, Leopards had struggled to score goals even during pre-season when they faced lower-tier teams such as MOFA FC and Compel FC. Head coach John Kamau will have a lot to ponder after the horror show at the back. It is an area they must improve if they are to turn their poor start around.Mara Sugar’s impressive debutDespite facing numerous challenges before their season opener, including a running fine for not complying with club licensing and appointing George Midenyo as head coach hours before the game, Mara Sugar put in a stunning performance. They thrashed Kakamega Homeboyz and new coach Ken Kenyatta 3-0 at Awendo Green Stadium, a game in which they could have easily scored more.This is a confidence-boosting win for the newcomers, who are looking to establish themselves in the top tier, and a rude awakening for coach Ken Kenyatta, who now has to go back and re-strategize.Gor Mahia head coach reveals strategy for facing Egyptian giants Al AhlyTusker yet to impressOn Saturday, the Brewers beat crisis-ridden Sofapaka 1-0 at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos in a game where they were far from their fluid best. Chris Erambo’s goal settled the closely fought match.Sofapaka had just 13 players available due to a FIFA transfer ban, which had prevented them from registering new players. The players on the field had not trained together, as nearly half of them had been released and were recalled only for the game.The 2009 champions put up a spirited fight and came close to scoring several times. Despite the loss it was a good result for Robert Matano’s men, it also provided an opportunity for Tusker to reflect, go back to the drawing board, and address the weaknesses seen, particularly in attack.AFC Leopards firing on all cylindersIngwe went to the top of the league after putting four past Mathare United. Although the goals were largely aided by schoolboy errors in Mathare United’s defense, head coach Tomas Trucha will be pleased to see three of his strikers find the net.Goal-scoring was an area that troubled the team last season and even in pre-season, and the tactician will be hoping this is a sign of good things to come this season.Murang’a Seal unmoved, Ulinzi Stars’ youthful squad needs timeMurang’a Seal lost five starters during the off-season window and replaced them with younger players. On Sunday, they managed to beat Ulinzi Stars 1-0 at Ulinzi’s home ground, a confidence-boosting win for the team.Ulinzi, now largely a young outfit, has a lot of work to do to become a competitive team. They opted to release senior players and bring in young talents, but the young squad will need time to settle into the league and perform consistently.Brace hero Rooney Onyango’s versatility praised by Gor Mahia head coach
