Caf Champions League: Gor Mahia 3-1 APR - As it happened
Gor Mahia defender Andrew Juma (green jersey number 12) vies with APR goalkeeper Ndayisenga Rwabugiri (left) during their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg at Nyayo Stadium on December 5, 2020.
What you need to know:
- Gor Mahia opened the scoring through Samuel Onyango in the 18th minute from a set-piece situation
- Substitute Keddy Nsanzimfura equalised for APR with only seven minutes left to play
- Gor Mahia carry the day through late goals from substitutes Sydney Ochieng' and Nicholas Kipkirui
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia take on Rwandan giants APR in a must-win Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.
KOgalo, who lost 2-1 in the first leg in Kigali last weekend, need at least a 1-0 win to proceed on away goals rule.
A 2-1 win for the hosts will see the tie decided on penalties after 90 minutes.
Teenage sensation Benson Omala will lead Gor Mahia in this encounter where custodian Gad Matthews has been handed his debut due to the absence of veteran Boniface Oluoch who is down with malaria.
APR have unleashed former Gor Mahia striker Jacques Tuyisenge who started from the bench during the first leg.
It will be the first time Tuyisenge will be playing in Kenya since leaving Gor Mahia this year.
A wide view of Nyayo Stadium.
Nyayo Stadium is familiar territory for Tuyisenge who scored 50 goals for K'Ogalo during his four-year stay.
3:55pm: Gor Mahia and APR players walk into the stadium ahead of kick-off. Gor will be playing in their green home stripe while APR will be in white.
Gor Mahia players pose for a team photo before their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg against APR of Rwanda at Nyayo Stadium on December 5, 2020.
1' We are underway at Nyayo Stadium at exactly 4pm. Gor are playing from right to left.
APR players pose for a team photo before their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg against Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on December 5, 2020.
1' Gor gets an early chance but Tito Okello' shot goes wide. He was set through by Benson Omala.
8' Gor Mahia concede a penalty after Andrew Juma committed a foul in the box.
9' Gor Mahia custodian Gad Matthews makes a superb save to deny Jacques Tuyisenge from the spot. What a debut for the keeper.
15' Charles Momanyi back on his feet after being attended to by the Gor medics.
18' Gooooallll! Gor Mahia open the scoring through Samuel Onyango from a set-piece situation.
Gor Mahia forward Samuel Onyango celebrates after scoring during their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg against APR of Rwanda at Nyayo Stadium on December 5, 2020.
25' Omala flagged for offside as he races towards the boxfor a loose ball from the midfield. Gor are pushing for another goal as Bernard Ondiek shot goes wide.
30' Okello with a clear chance but shoots straight at APR keeper Ndayisenga Rwabugiri who punches the ball back to the field.
31' Sub for APR: Yannick Bizimana in, Claude Niyamugabo out.
32' Ondiek's long range shot goes wide after receiving a good pass from impressive Samuel Onyango. Gor has dominated APR in this half and is in full control of the game.
34' Gad Mathews rescues Gor as he punches Claude's header. APR attackers have now resorted to long shots from the midfield.
45' One minute of added time.
HT: Gor Mahia 1-0 APR
4:Nicknamed Daddy, Gor's goalscorer Onyango looks to be expecting a new born if his celebration is anything to go by.
Gor Mahia forward Samuel Onyango celebrates after scoring during their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg against APR of Rwanda at Nyayo Stadium on December 5, 2020.
46' Second half begins here at Nyayo Stadium.
50' Double sub for Gor Mahia: Cliffton Miheso, Sydney Otieno in, Tito Okello, Bernard Ondiek out.
55' Benson Omala misses a great chance from close range. He only needed to tap home from a cross on the left wing.
60' Gor surprisingly sit back to defend opting to protect their slim lead.
68' Corner for APR taken by Jean Bosco but is cleared by Momanyi.
Gor Mahia stand-in coach Sammy Omolo issues instructions from the touchline during their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg against APR of Rwanda at Nyayo Stadium on December 5, 2020.
70' Benson Omala almost added a second for Gor with a thunderous shot but the ball veered inches wide with Rwabuguri well beaten.
73' Tuyisenge flagged offside with only Gad Mathews to beat.
79' Sub for APR: Deudone Ndayishimiye, Keddy Nsanzimfura in, Claude Byiringiro, Djabel Manshimiye out
80 Free kick outside the box for APR. Miheso down injured after being hit by the ball from the freekick taken by Nsanzimfura.
82' Substitution for Gor: Geoffrey Ochieng in, Samuel Onyango out
83' Gooooooalll!!! Substitute Keddy Nsanzimfura scores from a long range shot.
85' Substitution for Gor Mahia: Nicholas Kipkirui in, Muguna out.
90' Five minutes added on. Omala almost gets the second for Gor but Rwagubiri rescues in time.
90+2' Gooooalll!!!! Syndey Otieno restores Gor's lead. If it ends like this the match will be decided on penalties.
90+4' Gooooalllll! Substitute Kipkirui leaps high to head home a corner taken by Clifton Miheso.
FT: Gor Mahia carry the day through late goals from substitutes Sydney Ochieng' and Nicholas Kipkirui. 3-1 it ends in favour of Gor who proceed to the first round on a 4-3 aggregate score.
