Tusker emerged from the tunnel more determined, more invigorated. Ten minutes later, they were in a delirium celebration after Boniface Muchiri’s effort from a a set piece 25 yards out caught Gor's custodian Gad Mathew napping in goal.
Then Eugene Asike rose unmarked in the 90th minute to head in Sammy Meja's enticing cross for Tusker's winner.
Tusker took command of the proceedings right from the start. Just five minutes into the match, Boniface Muchiri pounced on a lose ball. His thunderous low drive spilled off the hands of Mathew right into Sammy Meja’s waiting feet. However, the fullback scooped the ball wide on the second bite of the cherry.
In the 19th minute, Kepha Omondi teed off Muchiri through with a great through pass but the forward’s effort from a tight angle missed the target.
The brewers launched consecutive inroads into their opponents’ territory. Three minutes later, Faraj Ominde rose unmarked to connect Brian Marita’s superb delivery into the area, but his header greased the upright.
Eager to grab maximum points, Gor’s Vaz Pinto effected a tactical change, bringing on seasoned forward Clifton Miheso for Jules Ulimwengu and Karim Abdul for Sammy Onyango.
Miheso’s inclusion in the proceedings almost bore fruits when he darted down the right channel before cutting in for a low drive on the edge of the box.
Following the outcome, Tusker have extended their advantage at the apex of the log where they sit pretty with 50 points.
Gor remain in fourth with 39 and another missed opportunity to dislodge AFC Leopards from third. In another match, Nzoia edged Bidco United 1-0 with Hillary Simiyu netting the all important goal in the 83rd minute.
