Gor Mahia on Wednesday kept their perfect FKF Premier League run rolling as they claimed a hard-earned 3-2 win over Talanta FC at Dandora Stadium to pick their third win on the bounce.
Sylvester Owino, Austin Odhiambo and Christopher Ochieng all found the net in the first half for the reigning champions with Emmanuel Osoro and Bernard Odhiambo scoring either side of half-time for Talanta as Gor Mahia held their nerves to claim all the three points.
Owino opened the accounts for K’Ogalo in the 13th minute plundering in a rebound following a precise free-kick delivery from Austin Odhiambo but Osoro restored parity for Talanta in the 22nd minute.
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Gor troops continued to camp in the opponents’ back yard and their pressure paid off yet again as Odhiambo struck a sensational curved shot past hapless Talanta shot stopper Robert Ouma in the 33rd minute.
Ochieng extended the lead again with the record champions leading 3-1 at the break.
Talanta resumed the second half with a renewed resolve and their efforts bore fruits in the 67th minute as skipper Bernard Odhiambo converted from the spot after Erick Otieno was brought down in the danger area.
The win lifted Gor Mahia up to fourth on 17 points, five behind leaders KCB who have played one more match as Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno continued to right the ship since picked as a stand-in coach following the sacking of Brazilian coach Leonardo Neiva.
Gor Mahia edge Talanta 3-2
Gor Mahia edge Talanta 3-2
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