Mashemeji derby: The takeaways

Gor Mahia’s Kenneth Muguna celebrates his goal against AFC Leopards

On Sunday, football arch-rivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards had another stab at settling their superiority wars, and we have the answers.

If the 2-0 scoreline is anything to go by, it is safe to say that Ingwe should look for new rivals.  The overall analysis of the match reveals a tired side battling a well-composed and rejuvinated Gor Mahia.

Fans did not disappoint

While the match was well attended by fans from both teams, it was much of an invitation to a frustration party for the Ingweans. K’Ogallo seemed to be playing with an underdog and their display was remarkable. One football commentator even had to say that Gor Mahia could have netted more goals save for wasted ‘clear-cut chances.’

After suffering an early goal just at the quarter hour mark from Muguna, AFC fans expected to see a more composed side after the break. Truth is the boys also had their worthy runs.

An acrobatic shot by Whyvonne Isuza almost levelled the scoreline but it was promptly cleared by Joash Onyango, much to the joy of Kogallo goal-keeper Boniface Oluoch.

Gor Mahia fans during a past match

Humiliated leopard

Ingwe was to suffer another onslaught at the 63rd minute when Francis Kahata’s rather lazy cross from the right found itself inside Ingwe’s Ndayishimike’s net.

It did not end there. The green army kept pressing for more goals against then overpowered Ingwe.

Kogallo’s goal from Tuyisenge’s intelligent header was to be ruled as offside, a decision that was hotly contested thereafter.

The Takeaways

AFC Leopards should consider looking for new rivals. Rivalry can only be among equals. If the match is a yardstick, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards are no longer equals. They cannot claim, therefore, to be rivals.

Gor Mahia should look beyond SPL to find better competition that challenges the team to the core.

AFC Leopards fans pose for a photo during a past match

The fans have a special place in making a team stand out. fans of both teams have made the team assume the bigger than life estimation.

 

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