Entebbe UPPC and Maroons settled for a goalless draw of their Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Wednesday.
Clear-cut probabilities have been arduous to return by as either side remained disciplined defensively, ultimately sharing the spoils after neither might discover the breakthrough.
The hosts supplied the primary actual menace after 12 minutes when left-back Thomas Ochungo unleashed a robust effort, however Maroons goalkeeper Derrick Ochan was equal to it.
On the different finish, Entebbe UPPC goalkeeper Denis Otim was referred to as into motion six minutes later, comfortably gathering Emmanuel Obua’s supply from the left.
Maroons got here shut within the twenty eighth minute by way of defender Derrick Basoga, whose effort from inside the world compelled Otim right into a positive save to show the ball over for a nook.
With the sport struggling to open up, Maroons made an early double change as Ronald Orombi and Jackson Nunda changed Dickson Niwamanya and Brian Nkuubi Ssemakula earlier than the break.
The impasse remained intact heading into halftime.
Entebbe UPPC head coach Abdallah Mubiru responded 5 minutes after the restart, introducing Ambrose Kigozi for Steven Munguchi in quest of extra attacking menace.
The hosts continued pushing, with Calvin Peter Emayu sending a long-range free-kick over the bar earlier than Kigozi dragged one other effort narrowly vast.
Maroons have been then compelled right into a change in aim when Ochan limped off across the hour mark, with Emmanuel Derrick Have been taking his place.
Mustafa Anwar Ntege was later launched for Ibrahim Mugulusi as Entebbe UPPC elevated their seek for a winner.
Emayu went shut from a good angle earlier than Reich Kokolo fired over from distance, whereas substitute Julius Poloto additionally supplied recent vitality down the flank within the closing levels.
UPPC utilized stress late on by way of Ntege and Kigozi, however Have been and the Maroons defence stood agency to protect the clear sheet and safe a degree.
The draw leaves Entebbe UPPC fourth with 15 factors from eight matches, whereas Maroons transfer to 11 factors and sit seventh.
Elsewhere on Matchday Eight, Mbarara Metropolis surprised defending champions Vipers 1-0 at Rwamwanja Stadium, whereas KCCA got here from behind to defeat Lugazi 2-1 on the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
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