It was a nightmare match for Gor Mahia as they sunk by 3 goals to Mozambican outfit. Gor Mahia were under pressure from the very beginning and looked uncertain and shaky throughout.<\/p>\n
A 3rd minute goal from a defensive lapse gave the Mozambicans the lead. The goal was scored by Clesio Bauque after he capitalized on a miscue by Ivan Anguyo. It could have been worse after 30 minutes as Gor Mahia conceded a penalty. But Jerim Onyango dove to his right and saved the penalty. Gor Mahia appeared unsettled in the first half but good defensive work from Jerim, Teddy and Musa saved the day. As the first half drew to a close, Duncan Makori replaced Ibrahim Kitawi.<\/p>\n
15 minutes into the second half, Ferroviario had the upper hand as they pinned Gor Mahia in their own half for long periods. The fans continued to urge them on and it paid.\u00a0 A miscue by Moses Otieno gifted the ball to Dario Tchitcho who sent a long range screamer that saw Ferroviario take a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n
After conceding the second goal, Gor Mahia started coming more and more into the game in search of that crucial away goal. Moses Odhiambo came in for Victor Ali. With 10 minutes to go Gor Mahia still had not had a decent shot on goal. And on 82 minutes, the hosts grabbed the 3rd goal courtesy of Diogo.\u00a0 Gor Mahia appeared to be in disarray as the Mozambicans pinned them in their own half in search of a 4th. A few minute later , the Malawian referee denied Gor Mahia a penalty leaving the players distraught. As the final whistle went, Collins Okoth was shown the red card for a second bookable offence.<\/p>\n
All in all a forgettable day for Gor Mahia with shades of 1991 against Highlanders of Zimbabwe. Kogalo now faces an uphill task in the return leg.<\/p>\n