SC Villa moved to the highest of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League desk after edging Lugazi FC 2-1 in a Matchday 9 encounter at Najjembe on Saturday.
The Jogoos bounced again from their goalless draw towards Blacks Energy with an essential away victory, taking their factors tally to 21 and climbing to the summit.
Villa made a flying begin, taking the lead within the fourth minute by means of Frank Ssebuufu, popularly generally known as The American Boy.
The ahead capitalised on a goalkeeping error by Allan Batali Igama, who did not take care of Patrick Kakande’s cross, permitting Ssebuufu to faucet into the unguarded web.
The guests continued to threaten, with Ibrahim Kasinde and Ssebuufu creating additional alternatives, however Villa went into the break with their slender benefit intact.
Villa doubled their lead within the 56th minute when John Asiimwe rose to go residence a well-delivered cross from Ibrahim Kasirye, placing the guests firmly in management at 2-0.
Lugazi pushed for a response and got here shut by means of Frank Mulimi, whose highly effective free-kick was initially saved by David Lukwago within the eightieth minute.
The hosts ultimately pulled one again within the 89th minute by means of substitute Livingstone Mulondo, who reacted quickest after Mulimi’s free-kick got here off the crossbar to complete from shut vary.
The aim initially raised offside considerations, however after consultations between centre referee Henry Musisi and assistant referee Hakim Lubwama, it was allowed to face.
Regardless of the late setback, Villa held on to gather all three factors and transfer prime of the standings with 21 factors.
The Jogoos now flip their consideration to Tuesday’s away fixture towards BUL FC, the place they are going to be trying to preserve their place on the summit.
Lugazi, who stay thirteenth with eight factors, face one other tough task after they host Vipers SC of their subsequent league outing.
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