Patrick Jonah Kakande celebrating his aim.
Uganda Premier League
- SC Villa 1-0 Categorical
- URA 1-0 Maroons
SC Villa claimed a slender 1-0 victory over conventional rivals Categorical FC in a Uganda Premier League conflict at Luzira on Saturday.
A second-half penalty from Patrick Jonah Kakande sealed the win, avenging their earlier outcomes towards Categorical.
The decisive second got here when Categorical defender Ashraf Mbazira dealt with the ball contained in the field, permitting Kakande to confidently convert from the spot.
Regardless of dominating possession, Villa struggled to carve out clear-cut probabilities, however their resilience on the again ensured they held on for an important three factors.
Categorical had a number of alternatives to equalize however didn’t capitalize. Muhammad Kagawa, taking part in towards his former membership, squandered a golden probability with solely the goalkeeper to beat.
Richard Basangwa additionally got here shut, volleying simply inches extensive, whereas Geoffrey Gagganga’s highly effective effort was denied by Villa’s goalkeeper, Norman Angufidru, who pulled off an important double save.
The victory marks SC Villa’s first win of the second spherical, following a 1-1 draw towards Wakiso Giants.
The end result lifts them to 24 factors after 27 matches, only one level behind Categorical within the standings.
Regardless of the historic significance of the derby, the sport lacked its ordinary depth and was performed in entrance of a sparse crowd.
Nonetheless, SC Villa will take delight in securing three essential factors as they appear to construct momentum for the rest of the season.
Different recreation of the day noticed URA additionally edge Maroons 1-0 in Nakivubo by a Moses Aliro aim.
