Gor Mahia vice captain Geoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng has explained why they struggled to secure a win in their match against Kariobangi Sharks.Sharks hosted the Kenyan giants in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday, March 5, at Dandora Stadium, with K’Ogalo eventually emerging 3-1 winners.While the scoreline might suggest a comfortable victory, the reality was far from it, as Gor struggled to find their rhythm, especially in the first half.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763595##Speaking after the hard-fought victory, Simiti — who himself had a tough time dealing with Steve Mbulere — shared his assessment of the match.“Sharks are a good team. If you can’t adapt to their style of play, you’ll struggle — and that’s exactly what happened at the start because some of our players had never faced them before,” said Ochieng.After dominating the early exchanges, Sharks were rewarded for their efforts in the 26th minute when Fortune Omotto found the back of the net after being set up by Biron Otieno.AFC Leopards confirm election and AGM datesAs halftime approached, Gor found their way back into the game when Alpha Onyango scored from a half-volley in the first minute of added time, ensuring the teams went into the break level — a goal Ochieng described as crucial.“The equalizer was a game changer. Once we got it, we were confident we could win the game.”In the second half, Sharks were punished for their sluggish start, conceding two quick goals in the 51st and 55th minutes, both courtesy of Austin Odhiambo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763397##Ochieng said their determination to defend the league title fueled the second-half push.“We just decided we had to get all three points. When you want to win the league, you must collect points from mid-table and bottom teams to gain an advantage,” he stated.Manchester United players offer congratulatory messages to Benni McCarthy after Harambee Stars appointmentIn the end, Ochieng appreciated how important the victory was for their title chase.“I thank God for the three points. It gives us an advantage and brings us closer to the top at this critical stage.”
