Villa didn’t want a second probability. Mpande’s first-half header proved the distinction in a sport the place Villa confirmed sufficient grit to guard their slender benefit and stroll away with most factors.
The breakthrough got here after Frank Ssebuufu beat his marker to Ibrahim Kasinde’s inviting cross earlier than Mpande completed the job with a agency header.
URA will rue the purpose. The hosts had misplaced possession cheaply, permitting Aliro the area to ship the ball that finally uncovered their defence.
URA pushed for a response earlier than the interval however couldn’t discover the end. Nelson Ssenkatuka headed Aliro’s cross over the bar, whereas Norman Namanya watched his looking out supply crash in opposition to the woodwork.
Villa remained harmful after the restart. Patrick Jonah Kakande got here near doubling the lead, however his effort rolled narrowly large. Andrew Otim then tried to catch goalkeeper Crispus Kusiima with a intelligent lob, solely to overlook the goal.
URA threw our bodies ahead in the hunt for salvation, however Villa had David Lukwago to thank for maintaining them out. The goalkeeper produced an excellent one-handed save to disclaim Godfrey Ssekibengo and preserve Villa in entrance.
From there, Villa dug in. The ultimate whistle confirmed three beneficial factors and lifted Villa to 4 factors from two matches after their 1-1 draw with Kitara on opening day.
URA, in the meantime, stay on three factors after their 2-1 victory over Maroons of their opener, when Dissan Galiwango and Abraham Tusubira discovered the online.
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