Gor Mahia produced their most authoritative performance of the season to outplay Tusker FC 2-1 in their FKF Premier League match at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on Wednesday to remain in contention for the title.
K’Ogalo still remains in second position, a point behind Nzoia Sugar with two games in hand.
Tusker had the first clear sight of goal when Deogratious Ojok was presented with a chance in the 20th minute, but Gor Mahia goalkeeper Gad Matthews produced a fine save to keep the score line blank.
A short while later Shami Mwinyi got on the end of Charles Momanyi’s delivery, but he was unable to direct his header on target, with the Brewers continuing to search for an early lead.
Instead, it was Gor Mahia who broke the deadlock, with midfielder Sydney Wahongo finding the back of the net with a beautiful finish.
Tusker saw a bit more of the ball in the final five minutes of the half, but went into the tunnel trailing by a goal at the break.
Tusker made an attacking change early in the second half, sending on Ibrahim Joshua for Ojok but they nearly went two goals down when Shami Mwinyi played a one-two and looked likely to score until the intervention of Gad Mathews.
n the 52nd minute, that man again Mwinyi restored parity when he ripped the back of the net with an unstoppable free kick.
Gor Mahia had a good opportunity in the 67th minute when John Macharia teed up Benson Omala, but he was unable to get the better of Patrick Matasi.
Things went interesting again in the 80th minute when Boniface Omondi, raced in the area, forcing Tusker defender Charles Momanyi to commit a foul inside the 18-yard box. Benson Omalla scored a well-taken penalty to net his 12th goal of the season.
The goal appeared to energize the Brewers who turned on the fire with attack after attack although Gad stood steely in goal as his teammates seemed tired after some hard-running for the better part of the contest.