SC Villa moved a step nearer to the Uganda Cup remaining after securing a convincing 2-0 win over URA FC within the first leg of their semifinal conflict on Monday night at Nakivubo Stadium.
Targets from Najib Yiga and a late personal objective by Moses Aliro handed the Jogoos a priceless benefit forward of the return leg.
Villa struck first within the twenty sixth minute when Hassan Mubiru confirmed nice talent to beat his defender earlier than choosing out Yiga, who calmly completed from shut vary together with his left foot.
The hosts wrapped up the victory in stoppage time after sustained stress from Andrew Otim compelled a pricey defensive error. Aliro’s tried again cross caught goalkeeper Crispus Kusiima off guard and rolled straight into the online.
The decisive second leg is scheduled for Saturday, Might 16, at FUFA Stadium Kadiba, the place each groups will battle for a spot within the remaining.
SC Villa now seem firmly answerable for the tie and can head into the return leg filled with confidence.
Regardless of the setback, URA nonetheless have cause to consider after beforehand recovering from a two-goal deficit to knock out KCCA FC within the quarterfinals.
Nonetheless, overturning the outcome towards Villa may show much more troublesome, particularly at Kadiba, the place the Tax Collectors have been crushed 3-0 in a league assembly earlier this marketing campaign.
URA practically discovered the breakthrough earlier than Villa scored, however Joseph Ssemujju didn’t hit the goal after getting previous David Owori from a good angle.
Their clearest likelihood arrived within the 67th minute when goalkeeper David Lukwago produced a superb low save to maintain out Dissan Galiwango’s well-taken free kick.
As URA searched desperately for an equalizer late within the sport, poor communication between Aliro and Kusiima led to the personal objective that left Hussein Mbalangu’s facet with an enormous activity forward.
Villa, in the meantime, are starting to dream of successful a long-awaited tenth Uganda Cup title.
Within the different semifinal, Vipers SC will host Kitara FC at Kitende on Might 15 after the primary leg in Hoima resulted in a goalless draw.
