Courtesy of the KPL: Tusker top KPL

Tusker beat AFC Leopards 3-2 at the Coca Cola Stadium on Friday to jump to the top of the Kenyan Premier League table. It was the first time in the season that Tusker, the 2007 champions, held the leadership and pundits who pick them as one of the title favourites would appear right. Tusker led 1-0 at half time in the thrilling match. Nathan Mutenza struck in the 38th minute but Leopards were the quickest off the blocks in the second half, Sebastian Muchera equalising in the 46th minute. Leopards grabbed the lead in the 50th minute when skipper Francis Xavier converted a penalty. But Joseph Emeka (64th minute) and Jerry Santos (72') ensured victory for Tusker. Mathare United 1 Gor Mahia 3 Duncan Owiti, a schoolboy whose age does not even appear in Gor Mahia 2009 roster, assumed the striker's role from regular Habil Otieno and unleashed one of the biggest upsets of the season at Coca Cola Stadium on Saturday. Owiti sparkled with a brace of goals for Gor Mahia to stun champions Mathare United 3-1. The rookie player's first was a 15th minute long range effort that caught the Mathare defence completely flat-footed before the ball went past goalkeeper Duncan Ochieng'. Mathare were then awarded a penalty by referee Haji Omulitsya from Mumias. Yet again, a section of unruly Gor supporters caused an ugly scene, protesting against the award by hurling chairs and objects towards the pitch. Anthony Khadudu, who had been in good scoring form, including taking a penalty in recent matches for Mathare United, did not have the coolness he needed. He shot wide. When calm resumed Mathare hunted for the equaliser and Joseph Nyaga missed a great opportunity in the 35th minute. His team was to find itself farther behind when Gor captain and Harambee Stars defender Julius "Awilo" Owino scored to make it 2-0 in the 40th minute. Owino�s goal was another effort for a distance. Gor came into the second half running rings around Mathare United in the midfield to the much joy of their supporting faithful. They were to savour the unfamiliar 3-0 score line in their favour when young Owiti scored his second in the 48th minute. Owiti flicked on the ball with his head when he received it from his captain's (Owino) throw-in. United's consolation was Jaffar Gichuki's goal in the 52nd minute because after that Gor Mahia frantically defended their famous lead to the end. Mathare coach Francis Kimanzi said his team was caught cold in a number of occasions. Their captain, Anthony Kimani, said Gor Mahia were the better side on the day. "We put up a spirited fight ; it was just one of those bad days for us. Losing is part of the sport and we are capable of bouncing back in our next match." Gor skipper Owino said: "We prepared well for the match. We unveiled a new striker in place of our usual Habil Otieno. We are happy with Duncan Owiti's goals. Apparently, Mathare did not care much about him as they concentrated on dealing with our key players. "I'm delighted we have won the match because this will give us more motivation and drive in our forthcoming matches." 3 May SonySugar 1-0 Bandari KCB 2-2 Red Berets 2 May Mathare United 1-3 Gor Mahia Ulinzi Stars 2-1 Chemelil Sugar Agrochemicals 1-1 Western Stima Sher Karuturi 0-0 Sofapaka Thika United 1-1 Nairobi City Stars