~ Shark’s Cup omission
~ Muluya accepted responsibility
~ Muluya takes blame
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In a thrilling encounter on Sunday, Kariobangi Sharks faced off against KCB in the Mozzart Bet Cup, a highly anticipated match filled with excitement and tension. The game ended in a 1-1 draw during the regulation time, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination to advance to the next stage of the tournament.
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Shark’s Cup omission
The match witnessed a display of high-quality football, with KCB’s Derrick Otanga scoring in the 77th minute, only for Sharks’ Fortune Omotto to swiftly respond with a goal of his own in the 79th minute. The teams remained deadlocked, leading to extra time as they battled fiercely to secure a win and secure a spot in the final.
As the game progressed to penalties, the pressure mounted for both sides, knowing that the outcome would determine their fate in the tournament. Ultimately, KCB emerged victorious, triumphing 4-2 in the penalty shootout and securing their place in the finals, leaving Kariobangi Sharks with a bitter defeat.
Muluya accepted responsibility
Following the match, Kariobangi Sharks’ coach, William Muluya, humbly accepted responsibility for his team’s loss, acknowledging his error in making late substitutions that cost them the game. Muluya candidly admitted that his decision-making, focusing on the penalties, ultimately did not yield the expected results, leading to the team’s early exit from the tournament.
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Muluya’s willingness to own up to his mistake and take accountability for the outcome reflects his leadership qualities and commitment to his team’s success. Despite the disappointment of the loss, Muluya’s integrity and sportsmanship shine through as he faces the defeat with grace and humility.
As KCB celebrates their well-deserved victory and advances to the finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup, Kariobangi Sharks will regroup and learn from this experience under Muluya’s guidance. With his dedication and passion for the sport, Muluya remains a respected figure in Kenyan football, continuing to inspire his players to strive for excellence and persevere through challenges.
Muluya takes blame
“I must take the blame for the defeat, my decision to make substitutions in the closing stages did not work, of course, it is not a bad idea to make subs but as a coach, I should have prepared my players beyond penalties, I got it wrong tactically, especially in the second half,” said Muluya.
“I did not expect KCB to counter me tactically (after the changes) but sometimes it is football, and it is my blame, I should have done better, don’t blame anyone, don’t blame Kariobangi Sharks, it is my blame as the coach.”
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Meanwhile, his KCB counterpart Bernard Mwalala was left on cloud nine after sailing into their first-ever domestic final and further insisted on their readiness to take on any team in the final.
“It is a good feeling for the team, especially after losing the title race, so we put our focus and strength of the cup and you can see today we did everything and we are one game away from being winners,” said Mwalala.
“We defended well and used our counter-attacks to perfection, our game plan worked and now we are ready to play anyone in the final, we don’t care who we play, we have worked for these and are ready to play and represent the country.”
