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Bandari halted Gor Mahia’s march towards a successive Kenyan Premier League title after forcing a draw that leaves Sofapaka two points behind<\/p>\n
Gor Mahia lost an opportunity of going four points clear at the top of Kenyan Premier League log after being held to a barren draw by visiting Bandari in a mid-week match played at City Stadium on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The draw means Sofapaka remain on toes as the champions and league leaders now enjoy a two point cushion. Sofapaka remain second on 46 while Gor Mahia moves to 48 points.<\/p>\n
Gor Mahia coach Frank Nuttall blamed Bandari for opting to play a more defensive game than attacking. \u201cWe created our chances but in most occasions our opponents were defending in numbers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt becomes very difficult when playing against a team that already as mind set on defending. We did our best and furthermore, we had a clean goal disallowed. I am yet to find out why the goal was ruled out because from where I was sited that was a clean goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the title challenge, Nuttall, who has won once since replacing Bobby Williamson said, \u201cWe are on top of the log and that shows you how difficult it has become to navigate the league.<\/p>\n
“We are not underrating any team at the moment and will continue to fight. We have the title in sight but what matters is how we respond to today’s result and our performance in remaining matches.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bandari coach Twahir Muhiddin refuted Nuttall\u2019s claims and insisted that they were the better side in the fixture and derserved to bag maximum points. \u201cWe deserved to win because our tactics worked against Gor Mahia.<\/p>\n
“We knew they were playing at home and needed to score goals but we also had our game plan which worked very well.\u00a0We attacked them and missed several scoring chances especially in second period. We are satisfied with a point because it keeps us going as we strive to escape relegation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The major argument in the match came in 28th minute when Gor Mahia found the back of the net through Ugandan Goddfrey Walusimbi but the goal was flagged offside.<\/p>\n
However, television replays showed that Walusimbi was onside when he latched onto the ball to score and this leaves officiating in Kenyan Premier League on spot again.<\/p>\n
Gor Mahia started the match on a high note with coach Nuttall deciding to retain same squad that had won in last league assignment and Ugandan Dan Sserunkuma and George \u2018Blackberry\u2019 Odhiambo continued with their impressive partnership.<\/p>\n
Ssserunkuma had two opening chances but squandered and Walusimbi followed him up with another fluffed chance from a free-kick.<\/p>\n