SC Villa moved a step nearer to the Uganda Cup remaining after securing a convincing 2-0 win over URA FC inside the first leg of their semifinal battle on Monday night time at Nakivubo Stadium.
Aims from Najib Yiga and a late private purpose by Moses Aliro handed the Jogoos a helpful profit ahead of the return leg.
Villa struck first inside the twenty sixth minute when Hassan Mubiru confirmed good capacity to beat his defender sooner than deciding on out Yiga, who calmly accomplished from shut fluctuate collectively together with his left foot.
The hosts wrapped up the victory in stoppage time after sustained pressure from Andrew Otim pressured a costly defensive error. Aliro’s tried once more go caught goalkeeper Crispus Kusiima off guard and rolled straight into the net.
The decisive second leg is scheduled for Saturday, Might 16, at FUFA Stadium Kadiba, the place every teams will battle for a spot inside the remaining.
SC Villa now appear firmly in charge of the tie and may head into the return leg stuffed with confidence.
Whatever the setback, URA nonetheless have function to contemplate after beforehand recovering from a two-goal deficit to knock out KCCA FC inside the quarterfinals.
However, overturning the end result in direction of Villa might present way more robust, notably at Kadiba, the place the Tax Collectors had been overwhelmed 3-0 in a league meeting earlier this advertising and marketing marketing campaign.
URA virtually found the breakthrough sooner than Villa scored, nevertheless Joseph Ssemujju didn’t hit the aim after getting earlier David Owori from an excellent angle.
Their clearest chance arrived inside the 67th minute when goalkeeper David Lukwago produced a wonderful low save to take care of out Dissan Galiwango’s well-taken free kick.
As URA searched desperately for an equalizer late inside the sport, poor communication between Aliro and Kusiima led to the private purpose that left Hussein Mbalangu’s aspect with an unlimited course of ahead.
Villa, within the meantime, are beginning to dream of worthwhile a long-awaited tenth Uganda Cup title.
Throughout the totally different semifinal, Vipers SC will host Kitara FC at Kitende on Might 15 after the first leg in Hoima resulted in a goalless draw.
