Kariobangi Sharks brought their A-game as they saw off Sofapaka 3-0 at Kasarani Annex in a lunchtime clash on Sunday.A goal from the spot in the first half courtesy of Bonface Onyango and two in the second period from Fortune Omoto and Felix Oluoch saw Sharks collect maximum points and move to second on the log with 28 points.Sofapaka’s captain Lawrence Juma almost found the back of the net five minutes in after being set up by Said Tsuma but he was denied by the crossbar.Fredrick Odhiambo’s miscalculation 11 minutes in could gifted Sharks the lead after commiting against Eric Mmata but could not get hold of the ball. Mmata hit an outfoot that was seemingly going in but Dan Guya headed away.17 minutes in, Bonface Onyango gave the hosts the lead from the spot after Julius Masaba was brought down in the box by David Otieno.Onyango stepped up to take the resultant penalty and sent it in the net despite Odhiambo have a touch.Juma was industrious in the first half and even attempted an ambitious shot from his own half after noticing Obiero off his line but his effort went wide.On resumption, Ken Odhiambo made one change in an attempt to pace up things, resting Tsuma and throwing in Joseph Waithira.Sofapaka engaged a higher gear after that change, playing prominently in their opponent’s half but it was Sharks who seemed likely to score with their counters.Fortune Omoto had a good game, and could have even doubled the lead for Sharks but he was denied by the crossbar.Odhiambo further brought in Hamidi Mohammed for Sunday Ikekhai as he sought to have his team move the ball quicker in search of the equalizer as William Muluya rested Mmata for Reagan Odede.Stephen Okola had a couple of chances to head home from corners in both halves but all his efforts went wide.Muluya took off Patillah Omoto and brought in Izaak Wasambo with 10 minutes left to play as Robert Karisa came on for Jacob Onyango for Batoto Ba Mungu.Fortune Omoto doubled Sharks lead with just four minutes left in regular time after Geoffrey Ojunga had given away possession.Felix Oluoch made it 3-0 at the death scoring his ninth goal of the season to go joint top on the scoring charts with Clifton Miheso.Kariobangi Sharks Starting XI: Brandon Obiero, Fredrick Alushula, Julius Masaba, Tom Teka, Bonface Onyango, Alphonce Omija,Patillah Omoto, Douglas Mokaya, Fortune Omoto, Felix Oluoch, Eric MataSubstitutes: Brian Olang’o, Geoffrey Onyango, John Omondi, Isaac Wasambo, Reagan Odede, Ken Kyalo, Henry Juma, Steve Otieno, Enock WanyamaHead Coach: William MuluyaSofapaka Starting XI: Odhiambo Fredrick, David Otieno, Stephen Okola, Titus Achesa, Geoffrey Ojunga, Said Tsuma, Daniel Guya, Lawrence Juma, Sunday Ikekhai, Braandon Obiero, Jacob OnyangoSubstitutes: Kevin Omondi, Hamidi Mohamed, Robert Karisa, David King’atua, Alex Imbusia, Roy Okal, Joseph Waithira, Victor Kioko, Sammy KipronoHead Coach: Ken Odhiambo
