Entebbe UPPC FC delivered a commanding efficiency to beat 10-man Police FC 3-0 within the StarTimes Uganda Premier League encounter performed at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
Steven Munguchi scored twice within the first half earlier than Andrew Kugizi added a late third purpose to seal a snug victory for UPPC, who took full benefit of Police FC’s numerical drawback.
UPPC made a flying begin, breaking the impasse simply three minutes into the sport when Munguchi headed house a well-delivered cross from Reward Odongo to provide his facet an early lead.
The hosts continued to dominate proceedings, placing the Police FC defence beneath sustained strain as they looked for a second purpose. Ibrahim Orit had two alternatives to increase UPPC’s benefit however didn’t convert his possibilities.
Nonetheless, Munguchi made no mistake within the twenty eighth minute, rising to move house one other cross, this time from Orit, to finish his brace and provides UPPC a snug 2-0 lead.
Police FC’s process turned much more troublesome simply earlier than half-time when Richard Matovu was despatched off after receiving a second yellow card, leaving his facet with 10 males for the rest of the competition.
With a two-goal benefit and an additional participant, UPPC targeted on managing the sport within the second half, sustaining management whereas limiting Police FC’s possibilities of mounting a comeback.
The Entebbe-based facet finally put the consequence past doubt within the 89th minute when Andrew Kigozi chipped the ball over Police FC goalkeeper Hadji Shukuru to finish the 3-0 victory.
The win lifts Entebbe UPPC FC to fourth place on the league desk with 10 factors, whereas Police FC drop to sixth place with seven factors.
UPPC will take confidence from the emphatic victory as they proceed their marketing campaign with an away journey to URA FC at Hamz Stadium.
Police FC can be seeking to regroup after a troublesome afternoon at Nakivubo as they return to motion at house towards SC Villa.
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