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Chaos erupted at the Machakos Stadium after Elly Saenyi's stoppage time Equalizer restored parity in stoppage time during Gor Mahia's clash against Murang'a Seal.
Murang’a Seal's Joe Waithira has voiced his disappointment over the violent scenes that marred the thrilling clash between Gor Mahia and Murang’a Seal at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos Stadium Saturday.
The Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) showdown, which saw Gor Mahia struggle to maintain their early lead, ended in chaos as tensions flared among the fans.
The highly anticipated match began with Leonardo Neiva's Gor Mahia team taking control, heading into halftime with a promising 2-0 lead, thanks to first-half goals from Sharrif Musa and Musa Masika.
Yet, the defending champions' optimism was short-lived, as Murang'a Seals emerged from the break with renewed vigor, determined to overturn the scoreline.
In a stunning comeback, Joseph Irungu and Elly Saenyi scored for Murang’a Seals, equalizing the game and shifting the momentum. As the final whistle blew, tensions erupted. Disappoin
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07:00 - 03.11.2024
What exactly happened? Inside the chaos that erupted at Machakos Stadium during Gor Mahia’s clash against Murang’a Seal
Chaos erupted at Machakos Stadium when Murang'a Seal equalised in the dying minutes of their clash against Gor Mahia which resulted in a 2-2 draw.
Disappointed Gor Mahia fans directed their frustrations at their own team, with some targeting the coaching staff.
Reflecting on the incident, Waithira expressed concern over the growing intensity among fans unable to accept a draw.
"I don’t even know what happened because we were just focused on the game. In football, you can win, draw, or lose. We managed a draw, although we expected to win but that’s how it is. Unfortunately, our opponents seemed to come in with a ‘win-at-all-costs’ mindset, which is concerning if we can’t accept the outcome, whether it’s a draw or a loss,” he told Pulse Sports in a post match interview.
Waithira, while expressing gratitude for the fans' support, urged for restraint.
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“They are our fans, and we thank them for the support. But no coach comes to a match planning to lose, and attacking the coach over the result isn’t right. I hope we can see a change in this mentality, for the good of Kenyan football.”
The match's violent conclusion highlighted a pressing issue in Kenyan football of fan unrest in high-stakes games.
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