Gor Mahia’s title chase was slowed down by SoNy Sugar at Awendo green stadium when they were held to a 0-0 draw
\nAdditional Reporting from goal.com
\nK\u2019Ogalo came into the match knowing that victory of any kind will ensure they remain close to league leaders Tusker FC<\/p>\n
Gor Mahia were held to a barren draw by Sony Sugar in a mid-week league match played at Awendo Green Stadium on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
K\u2019Ogalo came into the match knowing a win will ensure they remain close to league leaders Tusker FC, who were to play Thika United later on with Sony Sugar aiming to continue with a good run in the league that has seen them rise from relegation zone.<\/p>\n
The match started well with both teams keen for an opener as the tempo intensified from the first minute. The sugar millers gave as much as they received with Gor Mahia pressing for an early opener to ease the pressure. In the 15th minute, Amos Nondi curled in a wonderful corner-kick after custodian Timothy Odhiambo had parried the ball; unfortunately he was unable to hit the target. Two minutes later, Erick Ouma did a replica of the same.<\/p>\n
It was quite unfortunate for Sony Sugar not to take the lead in the 35th minute as Valen Mahero floated in a wonderful cross, but no one was there to head it home. Gor Mahia ended the first half on a high note as they won a free-kick just outside the box, but Odhiambo did well to deny Erick Ouma.<\/p>\n
After the break, Sony Sugar came back stronger with substitute Amos Asembeka bringing all sorts of trouble in K\u2019Ogalo defense, but still no goal was coming forth. The hosts resorted to cautious play as they looked keen for a draw, as Gor Mahia intensified their attacks.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately after 90th minutes it was 0-0. The result means Gor Mahia have 32 points from 20 matches as Sony Sugar registered their 24th point of the season.<\/p>\n
Starting XI:<\/b>\u00a0Bonface Oluoch, Karim Nizigiyamana, Abouba Sibomana (Walusimbi Godfrey), Musa Mohammed, Wellington Ochieng, Ernest Wendo (Enock Agwanda), Innocent Wafula (Francis Kahata), Amos Nondi, Meddie Kagere, Jacques Tuyisenge, Eric Ouma<\/p>\n
Unused Subs<\/b>: Samuel Okinda, Luke Ochieng, George Odhiambo, Godfrey Walusimbi,Godfrey Walusimbi,\u00a0Anthony Mbugua, Francis Kahata<\/p>\n