KCCA FC defeated URA FC 1-0 within the Authority Derby at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Friday night time handing them a 3rd consecutive defeat within the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
Returning striker Ivan Ahimbisibwe scored the decisive purpose within the 59th minute at hand KCCA FC all three factors and mark his return to the membership in type.
The primary half was evenly contested, with each side displaying combating spirit and dedication. Nevertheless, the sport was characterised by a number of yellow playing cards as feelings ran excessive, with neither group capable of finding the breakthrough earlier than the interval.
URA FC had a golden alternative to take the lead within the sixteenth minute when Emmanuel Anyama was arrange by Sammy Ssebaduka on a counterattack. The striker discovered himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper however didn’t hit the goal, sending his effort vast.
KCCA FC returned from the break with renewed function and broke the impasse within the 59th minute. Ahimbisibwe reacted rapidly to a free ball contained in the penalty space earlier than curling his effort into the far-left nook past URA goalkeeper Ssekeba.
The hosts had an opportunity to double their benefit within the 81st minute after James Begisa fouled Sammy Ssebaduka contained in the penalty space, prompting the referee to award a penalty.
Nevertheless, Ahimbisibwe didn’t convert from the spot, sending his effort over the crossbar and giving URA FC a lifeline within the closing levels.
Regardless of the missed penalty, KCCA FC held on to safe an important victory that lifts them to seventh place on the league desk with seven factors.
URA FC, in the meantime, stay in 14th place with simply three factors after struggling their third consecutive defeat, rising the stress on the Tax Collectors to show their season round.
URA FC will look to bounce again after they host Entebbe UPPC FC on Thursday night, whereas KCCA FC return to motion in opposition to Ntungasaze at MTN Omondi Stadium as they search to take care of their successful technique.
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