Gadaffi Kacancu struck the decisive aim as 10-man Mbarara Metropolis shocked defending champions Vipers 1-0 at Rwamwanja Stadium within the Uganda Premier League on Wednesday.
Kacancu’s first-half effort proved sufficient for the Ankole Lions, who survived taking part in a part of the second half with a person all the way down to condemn Vipers to their second defeat of the season.
The Venoms had an early alternative to take management when Gusto Mulongo discovered house, however his deflected effort narrowly missed the goal.
Vipers loved spells of possession however struggled to discover a manner by Mbarara Metropolis’s compact defensive form, with the guests more and more turning to lengthy balls searching for openings.
The breakthrough as a substitute arrived on the different finish within the thirtieth minute. Rogers Mugisha delivered into the hazard space and Kacancu was available to complete and put the hosts forward.
Vipers virtually responded three minutes later when Farouk Miya picked out Usama Arafat, however the ahead noticed his effort blocked earlier than it might hassle the goalkeeper.
The guests returned from the break on the lookout for an equaliser, with Ian Amanya testing Mbarara Metropolis from distance earlier than goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya produced a vital save to disclaim Mulongo from shut vary within the fiftieth minute.
Mbarara Metropolis’s activity turned tougher halfway by the second half when Mugisha was despatched off after receiving a second yellow card.
Regardless of their numerical benefit, Vipers couldn’t make it rely.
Mbarara Metropolis dropped deeper and defended stubbornly, irritating the Venoms till the ultimate whistle to safe a beneficial three factors.
The outcome means Vipers have now suffered two defeats of their opening seven league matches and stay seventh on 11 factors.
It was additionally a disappointing starting for John Ayala Luyinda, whose first match answerable for the Venoms resulted in defeat.
Mbarara Metropolis, in the meantime, climbed to eight factors from seven matches as they gave their marketing campaign a well timed carry.
Vipers will look to reply after they face URA at Nakivubo of their subsequent Uganda Premier League fixture.
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