This archive report was first published on 28 October 2019.
Gor Mahia's CAF Confederation Cup playoff hopes are on the line as they face a daunting task in the away return leg against DC Motema Pembe on Sunday, October 27, 2019, having drawn 1-1 with the Congolese giants at Kasarani Stadium the previous day.
The Kenyan champions were reduced to 10 men in the 78th minute after defender Charles Momanyi was sent off for handling a goal-bound shot, leaving them to play the final 10 minutes with a man less.
Ivorian striker Yikpe Gislain came off the bench to give Gor Mahia the lead with his first touch in the 63rd minute, only for William Likuta to equalize 10 minutes later.
Gor Mahia coach Steven Polack expressed his disappointment, saying, 'That's what happens when you don't take your chances. In football, you must score goals. We hope to do much better and score away in Congo.'
The Congolese giants had their chances, with Vinny Kombe dispossessing Joash Onyango in the area, but the Kenyan international recovered quickly to block his goal-bound effort.
Despite the draw, Gor Mahia's coach remains optimistic about their chances of advancing in the competition.
