Mathare Shoot Rangers To Return To SPL Summit, Sharks Outfox Gor Again
29th December 2018
Tusker FC hammer lowly Kenya Commercial Bank FC 3-1 in a one-sided encounter in Machakos
- Mathare United FC beat Posta Rangers FC 2-1 in a SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match staged at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Saturday evening to return to the top of the standings
- Clifford Nyakeya stretched their tally to 2-0 in the 54th when he tapped in a rebound after James Situma’s header was volleyed back into play by Rangers custodian Levis Opiyo
- Stima went down a place to second on the log following a 1-1 draw against last season's runners-up Bandari FC at the Mbaraki Stadium in Mombasa
- At the Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega Homeboyz FC had to wait for a late leveler to get a point from their match against Nzoia United FC, who seemed to be on course for their second win of the campaign
NAKURU, Kenya- Mathare United FC beat Posta Rangers FC 2-1 in a SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match staged at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Saturday evening to return to the top of the league standings.
Tusker FC also thumped basement side, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC 3-1 in a one sided encounter at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County on the day.
New signing, Kevin Kimani opened the scoring for Mathare with a free kick to give his side a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute.
Clifford Nyakeya stretched their tally to 2-0 in the 54th when he tapped in a rebound after Rangers custodian, Levis Opiyo, volleyed James Situma’s header back into play.
Rangers pulled one back through Denis Ongeri in the 77th.The victory ensured Mathare, who were eclipsed at the apex by Western Stima FC in round three of the games last Sunday, returned to the driving seat where they are commanding the SPL table with 10 points after three wins and a draw.
Stima went down a place to second on the log following a 1-1 draw against last season's runners-up Bandari FC at the Mbaraki Stadium in Mombasa.
Wycliffe Ochomo continued his fine goal-scoring form for the dockers, opening the scoring in the second minute, but Stima who are returning from a one-year absence from the SPL drew level in the 18th minute.
Bandari drop to fourth with eight points from the opening round of matches and remain unbeaten.
Consecutive victory
SportPesa Shield champions Kariobangi Sharks FC once again outfoxed SPL holders Gor 1-0 for their third victory in a row over the record 17 time domestic holders.
It was the second defeat of the champions this season as their title defence unravels this early in the new campaign. Duke Abuya was the match winner for Sharks, deciding the match in the 17th.
At the Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega Homeboyz FC had to wait for a late leveler to get a point from their match against Nzoia United FC, who seemed to be on course for their second win of the campaign.Eighth-place Sony Sugar FC also had to come from behind to beat Zoo FC 2-1 at the Awendo Green Stadium, sealing a second consecutive SPL victory.
Kepha Ondati put the visitors ahead in the third minute but Derrick Otanga scored with a cool finish to level the score at 1-1 going into the break.
Stephen Kadogo Onyango would have the last laugh as his winner with 20 minutes left on the clock was enough to condemn Zoo to yet another defeat, leaving them in 16th with three points.
Chemelil Sugar FC emerged 2-0 winners over struggling Mt. Kenya United FC courtesy of two first half goals, despite a missed penalty in the eighth minute.
Mt. Kenya remain rooted to the bottom, having lost all four matches and were reduced to 10 men in the dying seconds of the match to add onto their miserable form and frustration.