An 89th-minute wonder goal by Alpha Onyango saved Gor Mahia’s blushes as they battled to a 1-1 draw against Nairobi United in a highly contested FKF Premier League match played at the Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea on Sunday, 8 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith Naibois dominating the match and headed for their maiden win of the season, Alpha spotted goalkeeper Benard Jairo off his line after a clearance and, from outside the box, looped a ball that found the back of the net to send the Gor Mahia fans into a frenzy.With the draw, Gor Mahia returned to the top of the table with 13 points, same as KCB, with the teams also tied on goal difference.For Naibois, their wait for a maiden win of the season continues, as they have now failed to secure a win in their opening seven matches of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095211##The draw also increases the pressure on coach Patrick Aussems, who was tasked with improving the team's fortunes and bagging a league title.The match was also characterized by tension both on and off the field as tackles flew high, coaches involved in push and pull, and fans throwing objects at each other, but to manageable levels.The match began evenly, with both teams struggling to find the rhythm, with possession exchanging midfield courtesy of missed passes leading to the 10th minute.Naibois were the first to get off the block, and proved to be dangerous on the counter-attack with Kevin Wangaya and Ovella Ochieng.It was from a counter-attack in the 15th minute that Naibois scored, when Jairo picked a long throw by Daniel Sakari to release Ovella, who dribbled past Shariff Musa and into the box before squaring the ball to Seremba, who tapped in to break the deadlockFKFPL Wrap: Ponda's brace sinks Mathare United as Police rally late to hold HomeboyzGor Mahia pushed for an equalizer, but it was Nairobi United who proved dangerous as they took a 1-0 lead to the break.Gor Mahia made several changes in the second half, including the introductions of Ebenezer Assifuah, Paul Okoth and Patrick Esombe in a bid to chase the game.Harambee Stars fans question England-based midfielder's surprise call-upGor Mahia almost equalized in the 68th minute, but Onyango's strike hit the woodwork with Jairo well beaten.The Harambee Stars midfielder was not to be denied in the 89th minute, as he lofted a ball over Jairo, who was off his line, for an important equalizer, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.Bandari end winless start with victory over ten-man Tusker
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