Entebbe UPPC FC snatched a dramatic late level after Reich Triomphe Kokolo scored a 93rd-minute equaliser to pressure a 1-1 draw in opposition to BUL FC within the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday.
BUL seemed set to take all three factors after Alex Kitata had put the hosts forward shortly earlier than half-time, however Kokolo struck in stoppage time to disclaim them victory.
The hosts broke the impasse within the forty second minute when Simon Achidi delivered a cross into the penalty space, permitting Kitata to complete from shut vary and provides BUL a 1-0 lead on the interval.
UPPC returned for the second half decided to seek out an equaliser and practically received one instantly after the restart. Nonetheless, BUL goalkeeper Wokorach produced an vital save to protect his facet’s benefit.
The guests continued to push for a manner again into the competition, whereas BUL made a number of modifications in an try to guard their lead.
With the sport heading in the direction of its conclusion, UPPC made a decisive substitution within the 92nd minute, introducing Mitrail Ndza Sam Ruthefield for Thomas Ochungo.
The change paid off nearly instantly as Ruthefield delivered a cross into the field, which Kokolo met with a strong header within the 93rd minute to stage issues.
It was Kokolo’s second aim of the season and capped a powerful particular person efficiency that earned him the Man of the Match award. The ahead was, nonetheless, booked for eradicating his shirt throughout the celebrations.
The consequence means BUL stay third on the league desk with 20 factors, whereas UPPC sit fourth on 16 factors.
BUL will look to return to profitable methods after they host SC Villa on November 3, whereas UPPC journey to face Ntugasaze on November 5.
Elsewhere in Saturday’s motion, Kitara FC edged UPDF FC 1-0 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, courtesy of Benjamin Nyakoojo’s Thirteenth-minute strike.
NEC FC additionally claimed a slim 1-0 victory over Blacks Energy in Bukedea, with Fahad Aziz Bayo scoring the decisive aim.
KCCA FC accomplished the day’s different reported victory with a 3-1 away win in opposition to Mbarara Metropolis in Kamwenge.
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