Defending Football Kenya Federation Premier League champions Tusker FC paid for their last week misery at the hands of Gor Mahia as they recorded a 2-0 victory over the record Kenyan champions to fortify their spot in second place on the log and consequently end K’Ogalo’s three match unbeaten run.In the match played at the William Ole Ntimama Grounds in Narok on Saturday afternoon, goals from Shaphan Oyugi and Ugandan international Deogratius Ojok in either half of the encounter were all that the Brewers needed to make their statement following last week’s encounter where their would be match winning goal was chalked off by the centre referee after the game was marred by chaos and protests.In the second leg, the team got the job done as they moved to within seven points of log leading Kakamega Homeboyz who are yet to play their match day 26 fixture.FULL TIME at the William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok.FULL SHANGWE! pic.twitter.com/QBmetqU5ZS— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 16, 2022 Robert Matano’s men got off to a dream start in the game as they took the lead just three minutes after kick off. The goal came about after Shaphan pressured Gor Mahia goalkeeper Gad Mathews into an making a mistake, the midfielder picking the ball and rolling it into an empty net for the opener.3: Shaphan reads the situation well to pressure keeper Had Mathews and win the ball, he literally walks it into the net!! 1-0!— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 16, 2022 There would be little action in front of goal as Tusker retreated to defending while Gor lacked any presence to cause any danger upfront. Tusker were forced into a first half substitute as experienced custodian Patrick Matasi landed awkwardly when going for a high ball, Kevin Wanjala coming on to replace him as they took the narrow lead into the break.45+3: After trying to pick on, Matasi will not be able to continue after his injury. He is replaced by Wanjala.Class act from Gor’s Gad Mathews who sprints the length of the pitch to comfort our number one who is distraught. (0-1) pic.twitter.com/D7RVg8afUk— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 16, 2022 In the second half, Gor Mahia came out charging as they created chance after chance that they ought to have converted but a mix of poor finishing and impressive goalkeeping denied them.Against the run of play, Tusker conjured one opportunity in the 69th minute and Ojok made them pay for their inefficiencies when he rose highest to head in an inch perfect Lawrence Luvanda cross into the area.69: Njuguna releases Luvanda with one of the sweetest through balls you will ever see. The winger darts on the left, floats in a cross that Ojok bounces home at the back post! 2-0! pic.twitter.com/iNjlKyokkO— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) April 16, 2022 Despite Gor Mahia pushing to get on the scoreboard, a resolute Tusker kept them out as they hold for the three vital points that gave a boost to their hopes of putting up a title fight.
