Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Kariobangi Sharks 16th with 38 points, Sofapaka 18th with 19, 19 apart. Kariobangi Sharks's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. Against a league average of 1 goals per team per game, Kariobangi Sharks ran at 0.88 scored and 0.97 conceded, Sofapaka at 0.56 and 1.5.
Defeat had not touched Kariobangi Sharks in 5 games. A win had eluded Sofapaka for 15 matches. Kariobangi Sharks had banked 9 of the last 15 points on offer; Sofapaka, 2.
8 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Kariobangi Sharks 2, draws 4, Sofapaka 2, at 2.25 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 38% of the wins in this fixture.
The venue was Moi International Sports Centre, with room for 30,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Kariobangi Sharks led 2-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 6-0.
Goal scorers
Kariobangi Sharks: Humphrey Aroko (19'), Frankline Amollo (29'), Humphrey Aroko (58'), Razel Nicholas Onyango (59'), Humphrey Aroko (65'), Razel Nicholas Onyango (82')
Key stats
Possession: Kariobangi Sharks 62% · Sofapaka 38% · Total shots: 21-8 · On target: 8-0 · Corners: 9-3