David GOMBE
URA FC produced a wonderful comeback from two targets all the best way right down to eradicate ten-time Stanbic Uganda Cup winners KCCA FC out of the rivals.
The tax collectors needed a 4-2 shootout win after a 2-2 appeal to common and extra-time all through the competition carried out at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo on Saturday.
In common time, Saidi Mayanja and Herbert Achai had scored for KCCA in each half sooner than John Innocent Kisolo and Ronald Otti restored parity for the Hussein Mbalangu coached side.
URA FC’s two targets obtained right here throughout the remaining minutes of the entertaining contest on the venue that recently marked 100-years of existence.
The tax collectors goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba saved two penalties all through the shootout whereas Joseph Ssemujju, captain Moses Aliro Okabo, Ronald Otti and Isma Mugulusi scored their kicks.
Left once more Dissan Galiwango had his penalty saved by KCCA goalkeeper Mutwalib Mugolofa.
Joel Sserunjogi and Ashraf Mugume netted the two penalties for KCCA whereas Herbert Achayi and Enock Walusimbi had their kicks saved by Ssekebba.
URA joins Vipers SC who eradicated NEC FC throughout the semifinals of the 52nd model of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Movement will resume on Easter Sunday with Kitara FC taking on Categorical FC at Royals Park in Butema whereas SC Villa will journey to Blissful boyz Kagaba on Monday throughout the remaining quarterfinal fixture.
