Gor Mahia lost their first match of the 2017 KPL season. After having taken a 16th minute lead, Gor Mahia conceded two second half goals.<\/p>\n
Additional reporting from Capital Sports<\/p>\n
Jacques Tuyisenge had given K\u2019Ogalo<\/strong><\/em> an early lead at the quarter hour mark from the spot to see his side go to the breather ahead.<\/p>\n Western Stima returned a better side in the second half with Fredrick Shimonyo restoring parity for the host in the 67th minute before Kennedy Otieno sealed the win with nine minutes to stoppage time.<\/p>\n The win saw Gor remain third on six points same as their rivals AFC Leopards who are second on a better goal difference and a match at hand.<\/p>\n Western Stima on the other hand picked their first win of the season to sit 13th of three points but have a match at hand.<\/p>\n Gor controlled the opening half with Burundian defender Karim Niizigiyimana coming close in the 33rd minute through a wonderful strike but the Western Stima coach was alert to parry the shot for a fruitless corner.<\/p>\n After the break, attacking midfielder Francis Kahata had a chance to double the scores for the 15-time record Kenyan Premier League champions, but saw his attempt calmly collected by the keeper.<\/p>\n K\u2019Ogalo<\/strong><\/em> head coach Jose \u2018Ze Maria\u2019 withdrew Timothy Otieno for Meddie Kagere but the change could not take immediate effect as Western Stima drew level on the other end.<\/p>\n George \u2018Black Berry\u2019 Odhiambo was brought in for Ernest Wendo as Ze Maria strengthened his forward, seeking to reclaim the lead.<\/p>\n However, its Western Stima who went ahead in the 81st minute through Kennedy Otieno, a lead that they held for the victory.<\/p>\n