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Derrick Akampurira
Western Space League leaders SC Volcanoes (Mutolere SC) dropped their first elements of their FUFA Western regional league after a dominant 15 match worthwhile streak following a dramatic 1-1 derby encounter in opposition to Gorilla Highlands Sports activities actions Membership at Mashaka Playground in Kisoro District, a match pulled tons of of followers.
Every teams arrived on the venue as early as 3 PM ahead of the scheduled 4 PM kickoff. Nonetheless, the match started late at 4:25 PM after referees reportedly arrived delayed.
From kickoff, SC Volcanoes confirmed sturdy solidarity with their supporters who had turned up in big numbers for the loads anticipated derby battle.
The opening minutes have been balanced as both sides cautiously managed possession and tried to take care of the ball protected. Gorilla Highlands SC registered the first precise strive after incomes a free kick, nevertheless the shot from their shirt amount 12 was astray ,SC Volcanoes responded with dangerous attacking actions orchestrated by Muheirwe Devis (7) and defender Ikooza Derrick (6), who linked correctly with striker Lukyamuzi Julius (9), nevertheless the switch was dominated out for a marginal offside.
Volcanoes continued pressing with composed passing from midfielder Magende (22), who fed skillful winger Ndahura (8). The teenager dribbled into Gorilla Highlands SC penalty territory, nevertheless robust defending from Prince (12) and Michael (4) denied him from persevering with extra.
Inside the thirtieth minute, Gorilla Highlands’ Sembuya (8), alongside Kawenja, gained possession inside Volcanoes’ area and launched a dangerous assault, nevertheless defender Tumusime Henry stood company to stop the threatening movement. Every teams remained disciplined defensively, forcing the first half to complete goalless.
After the break, SC Volcanoes returned with attacking intent, wanting aggressively for the opener by the use of Lukyamuzi Julius, nevertheless Gorilla Highlands defenders repeatedly repelled their makes an try.
Inside the 62nd minute, Volcanoes made tactical substitutions with captain Mandela Alex (12) and Muheirwe Devis (7) making method for Sunny (11) and Shaban (14).
The substitutions injected modern vitality into the Volcanoes assault. Ndahura (8), Fiat (4), Shaban (14), and Sunny (11) combined correctly in a lot of attacking sequences, nevertheless Gorilla Highlands remained compacted and organized on the once more.
Inside the seventieth minute, Lukyamuzi Julius virtually broke the deadlock after beating the ultimate defender, nevertheless Gorilla Highlands’ goalkeeper produced a crucially attractive save by punching the ball away.
SC Volcanoes lastly found the breakthrough throughout the 89th minute when defender Ikooza Derrick delivered a protracted go to Shaban, who crossed into the sphere for Lukyamuzi Julius who broke the deadlock with first goal giving Sc Volcanoes a 1-0 lead.
No matter conceding late, Gorilla Highlands refused to surrender. Deep into stoppage time at 90+4 minutes, Maniraguha Junior stunned the home crowd with a dramatic equalizer to drive the derby proper right into a 1-1 draw.
Inside the first spherical meeting on the similar venue, SC Volcanoes had thrashed Gorilla Highlands 6-0. Nonetheless, the second derby leg proved rather more aggressive.
The draw retains SC Volcanoes on the prime of the Western Space League desk with 46 elements and a goal distinction of 39, whereas Gorilla Highlands Sports activities actions Membership keep sixth with 15 elements and a goal distinction of minus 6 .
Speaking after the match, Gorilla Highlands head coach Mukiibi Sulaiman admitted his aspect has struggled all by the season nevertheless promised supporters improved performances subsequent season.
He added that the derby final result mirrored the depth and experience anticipated from a home rivalry.
Within the meantime, SC Volcanoes assistant coach Serumanga Gavi Brian expressed disappointment with the end result, saying the group had targeted all three elements. He well-known that accidents and illness affecting key avid gamers along with Alijuuna (5) and Babuji amongst others weakened the group defensively.
Serumanga moreover described the derby as a troublesome encounter.
He assured followers that the group stays focused ahead of their remaining fixtures in opposition to Kihiihi Youthful Boys and away to Rwenshama FC, along with the upcoming playoffs for qualification to the FUFA Big League.
The handover of the topped western space league trophy was rescheduled on the Sc volcanoes closing dwelling match in opposition to Kihihi youthful boys scheduled on twenty fourth may 2026 at Mashaka playgrounds in kisoro district.
