Categorical FC secured an vital 2-0 victory over Buhimba United Saints FC on Friday afternoon at Royals Park in Butema in a Uganda Premier League Matchday 27 encounter.
The Pink Eagles produced a composed second-half effectivity to say all three elements and strengthen their push for a top-half finish, whereas the hosts’ relegation troubles deepened following a fifteenth straight match with out victory.
Every teams approached the competitors cautiously inside the opening phases, with possibilities restricted no matter a vigorous tempo. Buhimba United, stopping to take care of their survival hopes alive, remained compact defensively and irritated the visitors for giant spells of the first half.
Categorical FC managed possession nevertheless struggled to hunt out space inside the final third, forcing the game proper right into a goalless stalemate at halftime.
The visitors returned from the break with bigger urgency and in the end found the breakthrough on the hour mark. Wambuga Marvin accomplished off a well-worked switch inside the sixtieth minute at hand Categorical the lead and silence the home supporters.
Categorical continued to press and doubled their profit 13 minutes later when Nyanzi Marvin found the once more of the net inside the 73rd minute, efficiently sealing the result for the Pink Eagles.
The Kampala aspect comfortably managed the remainder of the match, whereas their backline stayed disciplined to guard a invaluable clear sheet away from residence.
The victory lifts Categorical FC to 33 elements as they proceed their pursuit of a robust finish to the season.
For Buhimba United Saints FC, the defeat leaves them rooted on the bottom of the 16-team desk with solely three matches remaining, making their survival bid increasingly more troublesome.
Categorical FC will now shift focus to their upcoming residence fixture in opposition to Kitara FC on Might 12.
Within the meantime, Buhimba United Saints FC face one different daunting verify as soon as they journey to Lugogo to sort out NEC FC on Wednesday, Might 13, in what may present decisive for his or her survival hopes.
