Zoo FC Head Coach Sammy Okoth says their plan was to lock out Kariobangi Sharks by denying them spaces and hitting them on counter attacks and he is delighted that the plan worked well for them.
The Kericho based side picked a 2-1 win at Camp Toyoyo thanks to goals from Sabiri Sindani and Mike Madoya. Their Hosts netted the consolation through Duke Abuya. Okoth is happy that their plan in the game worked well for them and earned them crucial points.
The coach is delighted that the win has sent the side out of the danger zone and he aims to have a good display in the upcoming matches to be safe from the relegation.
“We had a strategy for Sharks and I am very happy it worked. Our plan was to deny them spaces by not pressing very high and hitting them on the counter and that is how we got our two goals. The win is very crucial for us as it takes us off the relegation zone but we have to keep up with the good performance in the next matches.” he said.
The side had a slow start in 2018 and have so far collected 29 points from 26 league matches. They are now six points above the relegation zone . In the 2018 campaign they have won seven, drawn eight and lost 10 goals.
In those 26 they have scored 30 goals and conceded 36. Their next clash will see them host Nzoia Sugar at Kericho.
Sofapaka 1-0 Ulinzi Stars
Ugandan forward scored a stoppage time winner as Sofapaka edged out Ulinzi Stars by a solitary goal in a match played at the Narok County Stadium.
AFC Leopards 2-1 Mathare United
AFC Leopards had youngster Marvin Nabwire Omondi to thank as he scored the winner in the team’s 2-1 win over Mathare United at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Whyvonne Isuza put Ingwe ahead from the spot at the half hour hour mark after Jaffery Odeny was hacked on the edge of the box by James Situma. Situma equalized just before the break, tapping in a floated freekick to level the scores. Marvin Nabwire reacted fast to tap in after Mathare custodian David Okello punched Jaffery’s low shot on his path.
Nzoia Sugar 0-0 Wazito
Nzoia Sugar FC and Wazito FC played to a barren draw in a match played at the Sudi Stadium in Bungoma. Both teams have been struggling during the second leg – Wazito are still bottom of the log with 20 points from 25 matches while Nzoia are 11th with 30 points having played the same number of matches.
Sony Sugar 3-1 Thika United
Sony Sugar’s resurgence under coach Patrick Odhiambo continued with a well deserved 3-1 win over struggling Thika United at the Green Stadium in Awendo. Former Muhoroni Youth defender Robert Mudenyu opened the scoring for Sony in the 2nd minute and Enock Agwanda doubled the lead from the spot in the 20th minute after Hadji Mwachoki handled the ball in the box. Tobias Omondi headed in the third goal for Sony in the 50th minute after a wonderful freekick by Clinton Omondi. Thika’s consolation goal came in the 59th minute through Dennis Lewa.
Saturday results
1. Nakumatt 2-2 Gor Mahia
2. Chemelil Sugar 1-0 Vihiga United
3. Kakamega Homeboyz 0-2 Tusker FC
4. Posta Rangers 1-3 Bandari