FKF-PL Round-Up: Gallant Bandari spank wounded Gor as Police hold Sofapaka
FKF-Premier League reigning champions Gor Mahia's early season woes deepened on
Wednesday after they suffered a 2-0 defeat in the hands of Bandari United at
the bumpy Ukunda showground in Kwale County.
Geoffrey Ojunga and
Benja Nyamawi scored the all-important goals for the Dockers in the second half
to pile more pressure on troubled defending champions, whose coach, Leonardo
Neiva, had to be whisked away from riled-up fans.
Bandari had the first
attempt of the game after just two minutes of play when midfielder Geoffrey
Ojunga fired a 30-yard free kick that was saved for a corner by Gor Mahia
goalkeeper Caleb Otieno.
The hosts had another
chance in the 20th minute; the Gor keeper saved striker Alfred Emoni's bicycle
kick.
Gor striker Chris
Ochieng and playmaker Austin Odhiambo were well defended by Bandari’s rearguard,
lacking a shot on target in the first 30 minutes of play.
The dockers were
forced to make a substitute after half an hour
On strike of halftime,
Austin Odhiambo's free kick shot went inches over the top bar, setting
for
Ten minutes into the second
half, Gor Mahia striker Morrison Enock was set free by Austin Odhiambo, but his
shot went wide.
In the 67th minute,
Kogalo were reduced to ten men after captain Geoffrey Ochieng was given
matching orders after a hard foul on Bandari talisman Izzadin Ramadhan outside
the 18-yard box.
Ojunga then capped his
fine display by scoring from a direct from the free kick, 25 yards, finding the
top corner of the post.
Benja Nyamawi doubled
Bandari’s lead after connecting with Izzadin Ramadhan's strong pass at the 18-yard
box, beating Gor Mahia goalkeeper Caleb Otieno.
The match was stopped
for over half an hour after chaotic scenes erupted between fans, leading to
injuries to five fans.
After resumption, the
center referee played the remaining 6 minutes to stamp Bandari fc win.
Dockers goalkeeper
James Omusinde made a successful debut taking the place of ill Bryne
Omondi.
Speaking after the
match, Bandari FC tactician Ken Odhiambo praised his players for showing
character and winning the maximum points.
"I am happy my
players showed character and played according to our plan. We knew Gor would
attack more, but we dominated the second half".
At Dandora Stadium in
Nairobi, Sofapaka held Kenya Police to a one-all draw.
Joseph Kuloba gave
Sofapaka the lead in the 9th minute, while David Okoth equalized for Police FC
at the start of the second half.
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