Gor Mahia crush Kariobangi Sharks as FKF Premier League title race heats up with Kenya Police & Tusker on top

Gor Mahia claimed crucial victory against Kariobangi Sharks to strengthen their claim in an exhilarating title race.

Gor Mahia emerged victorious in a fiercely contested 3-1 match against Kariobangi Sharks at the Dandora Stadium on Wednesday.

Despite going behind early in the game, the defending champions showed resilience and class to fight back and secure all three points.

The match saw Kariobangi Sharks make some tactical changes, with new signings Faiz Opande and Geoffrey Omondi named on the bench.

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Keagan Ndemi was handed a starting role, and the team was led by captain Kevinluke Otiala.

On the other side, Gor Mahia’s head coach Sinisa Mihic opted for Gad Mathews in goal, with veteran defender Geoffrey Ochieng captaining the side.

Austine Odhiambo was key in the heart of midfield, orchestrating Gor Mahia’s attacking play.

From the first whistle, Kariobangi Sharks seemed determined to take control of the match.

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They dominated possession in the opening exchanges and created the better chances.

Their aggressive play and high press caused Gor Mahia some early problems.

In the 26th minute, Sharks were rewarded for their dominance when a well-executed move culminated in Fortune Omoto finding the back of the net.

The hosts continued to press for a second, but despite their early superiority, they were unable to extend their advantage.

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Just when it seemed like Sharks would head into halftime with a one-goal lead, Gor Mahia struck back.

Deep in first half stoppage time, Alpha Onyango launched a powerful shot from outside the box that left Sharks’ goalkeeper helpless.

The ball nestled into the corner of the net, leveling the scores at 1-1. Despite Sharks’ strong start, the first half ended in a draw, with both teams having one goal each.

The second half began with Gor Mahia looking more determined and energized. Coach Mihic made a double substitution, bringing on Enoch Morrison and Shariff Musa for Samuel Onyango and Patrick Essombe as Sharks remained unchanged.

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The changes brought immediate results as Gor Mahia began to dominate possession and control the tempo of the game.

In the 51st minute, Gor Mahia’s star midfielder, Austine Odhiambo, took matters into his own hands.

A beautifully struck free kick from outside the box beat Sharks’ goalkeeper to give Gor Mahia the lead for the first time in the match. The momentum was now firmly with the visitors, and their confidence soared.

The game took another turn in Gor Mahia’s favor just minutes later when they were awarded a penalty.

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Odhiambo, who had already put his side ahead, stepped up and calmly converted the penalty to make it 3-1. Sharks, who started the game so brightly, were now left with a mountain to climb.

In an attempt to get back into the game, Sharks made a few changes, bringing on Tony Musa for Keagan Ndemi and Victor Ngume for Biron Otieno.

However, the substitutions lacked the desired impact, as Gor Mahia took full control of the game.

With their commanding lead, they expertly saw out the remaining minutes to claim a comfortable 3-1 victory.