Of their first match for the reason that demise of SC Villa captain David Owori, the Jogoos rose to the event with a commanding 3–1 victory over Maroons at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Tuesday night to e-book their place within the FUFA Tremendous 8 semi-finals.
The consequence noticed Villa full a 4–2 mixture victory within the quarter-final tie, giving the file league champions a becoming approach to honour their fallen captain.
The match was performed in an emotional environment because the soccer fraternity paid tribute to Owori. A minute’s silence was noticed earlier than kick-off, whereas play was briefly halted once more within the fifteenth minute in honour of the defender.
Villa made the right begin, taking the lead within the seventh minute when Frank Ssebuufu tapped residence from shut vary after being arrange by Godfrey Lubangakene.
The Jogoos doubled their benefit earlier than the break by means of Najib Yiga, who completed a flowing crew transfer initiated by Patrick Kakande down the left flank.
Villa continued to dominate after the restart and got here near including a 3rd within the fifty fifth minute when Isaac Mpagi linked with Kakande’s cross, however Maroons goalkeeper Amir Nalugoda produced a superb save.
The third objective finally arrived within the 63rd minute when substitute Andrew Otim calmly completed from Reagan Mpande’s well-weighted supply to place Villa in agency management.
Maroons pulled one again late by means of Marvin Oshaba, however the strike proved solely a comfort as Villa comfortably held on to safe their place within the final 4.
The Jogoos will now face NEC FC within the semi-finals on Friday for a spot within the remaining, whereas Maroons will tackle Entebbe UPPC within the classification match.
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