Prior to the Tuesday match against Bandari, Gor Mahia had not won in their last five matches. It appeared the train was coming off the tracks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coach Oktay however says he was not worried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI said it before the match that we will beat Bandari, I knew how to approach the game and I am very happy that my players played according to instructions,\u201d Oktay told goal.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A later winner from Jacque Tuyisenge secured the three points and saved Kogalo from a third consecutive draw which would have elicited panic amongst the Kogalo faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe dominated them in both halves, and honestly speaking, a draw could have been a painful result for my side because what Bandari did was sit back and defend, they never wanted to attack us. They opted to shield their keeper and made it difficult for my strikers to find the target.” continued Oktay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the Ulinzi match two days earlier, Kogalo were foiled by shoddy refereeing which gifted Ulinzi with a dubious penalty while ignoring the soldiers rough play. Oktay thinks this time the officiating was better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe did a good job compared to what we have seen in our past two matches against Homeboyz and Ulinzi Stars. Overall, it was a fair game from the referee, he was far better than the rest and he deserves praise.\u201d said Oktay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bandari coach Bernard Mwalala was disappointed and thought his side should have played better in injury time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere was panic in the last minutes of the game and we allowed them to score a header. It was painful to allow a goal after a good play within the regulation time. My philosophy was to attack them which was the case until we drew back to defend a counterattack which ended up in the net. I was impressed with my players for their good show and their brevity. We still have a chance to catch up with them.\u201d he told the Star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gor Mahia next take on Mount Kenya United on April 25. The schedule will be hectic as Gor Mahia play 7 matches in 14 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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