Kampala Faculty had been left irritated after being held to a 0-0 draw by YMCA Full Institute inside the first leg of their Pepsi Faculty Soccer League semifinal at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.
Coming into the competitors with home profit and better experience at this stage, KU had been anticipated to seize administration of the tie. Instead, they found themselves repeatedly irritated by a disciplined and well-organized YMCA side that executed their recreation plan to shut perfection.
Clear-cut possibilities had been at a premium in a match dominated by cautious play and midfield battles. KU’s most interesting different fell to Mark Ebong inside the first half, nevertheless his extremely efficient effort was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Kelvin Ssenabulya, who ensured the visitors stayed diploma.
After the break, KU pushed forward within the hunt for a breakthrough, nevertheless YMCA’s compact backline marshalled by captain Ratib Ramadan held company beneath stress. The visitors’ defensive resilience ensured they left Kampala with the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg.
KU head coach Vincent Tumusiime expressed disappointment at full time, admitting his side had not met expectations, nevertheless remained assured of a turnaround inside the second leg.
The match ended on a concerning discover following a late collision between Gilbert Wanume and Jude Asiku, which compelled every avid gamers off for medical consideration and briefly halted play.
With the semifinal nonetheless broad open, focus now shifts to Buwambo, the place YMCA will host the decisive second leg. The winner on mixture will advance to the final word to face each St. Lawrence Faculty or Muteesa I Royal Faculty.
