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Gor Mahia’s hopes of wrestling the lead from Tusker at the top of the log were dealt a blow after arch-rivals AFC Leopards beat them 2-1 at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday afternoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After seven years of trying, AFC Leopards finally managed to upstage arch-rivals Gor Mahia with a 2-1 win in a thrilling 96th Mashemeji derby played at a packed Nyayo Stadium and graced by President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gor Mahia had the chance to take an early lead after Peter Lwasa was fouled by Ingwe keeper Levis Opiyo in the 26th minute to occasion a penalty but FKF Premier League top scorer Benson Omalla put his spot kick wide of target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the see-saw game, AFC leopards got a similar advantage when Silvester Owino fouled a goal bound Maxwell Otieno and the referee pointed to the spot. Victor Omune sent Gor Mhia keeper Gad Mathews wrong way for the opener in the 33rd minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Five minutes later, Gor Mahia\u2019s Austin Odhiambo rose the highest to head in Dennis Ng\u2019ang\u2019a corner for the leveller and K\u2019Ogalo\u2019s only goal of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ingwe restored their lead in almost similar fashion when Maxwell Otieno headed in the 43rd minute from a Eugene Mukangula\u2019s corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the breather, Gor Mahia started well and it took a superb save by Lewis Opiyo to deny Benson Omalla\u2019s header from a free kick in the 54th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 55th minute Eugene Mukangala put through Maxwell Owino but the latter couldn\u2019t beat custodian Gad Matews on a one-on-one situation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 67th minute, Gor defender Philemon Otieno did well to intervene and deny Maxwell Otieno\u2019s intended cross to an advancing Mukangula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingwe Coach Patrick Aussem the threw in Cliff Nyakeya in for Eugene Mukangula. Nyakeya\u2019s contribution was a free kick shot that Maxwell Otieno connected to but headed wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Six minutes to the end, Benson Omalla did well to beat his marker but the end result was cleared to preserve AFC Leopards\u2019 lead and famous win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The win handed Tusker FC an advantage at the top of the league standings as they lead on 64 points and Gor Mahia are now a point adrift after 30 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Premier League Sunday results<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gor Mahia 1-2 AFC Leopards
Kakamega Homeboyz 0-2 Nzoia Sugar FC
Nairobi City Stars 1-1 Bandari FC
Police FC 1-0 Mathare United<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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