College Soccer League Outcomes
Akaya Busuulwa produced a last-minute second of magic as Muteesa 1 Royal College staged an exciting comeback to defeat Mbarara College of Science and Know-how (MUST) 2-1 in a pulsating Pepsi College Soccer League (UFL) Group F encounter in Mbarara on Friday night.
The victory not solely secured all three factors for Muteesa but additionally sealed their place within the quarterfinals, becoming a member of Uganda Martyrs College Nkozi after extending their lead on the prime of Group F to 9 factors—5 forward of second-placed MUBS, whereas MUST remained on the backside with only a single level.
First-Half Dominance by MUST
MUST began brightly, taking management of the early exchanges and urgent Muteesa deep into their half.
Within the tenth minute, Ssebagala Marvin got here near placing the hosts forward, creating house for himself earlier than firing narrowly huge. Simply 5 minutes later, he discovered himself in one other promising place however didn’t hit the goal.
Mbarara continued to push ahead, with Nankunda Christopher testing Muteesa’s goalkeeper Fred Mugerwa within the twentieth minute, however the shotstopper was as much as the duty, protecting the guests within the sport.
Muteesa struggled to search out their rhythm, managing just one clear alternative when Kakeeto Mansour struck the woodwork 10 minutes earlier than halftime.
A minute later, the breakthrough lastly got here for MUST, as Ssebagala Marvin calmly slotted house after a well-worked help from Ayebare Kevin, sending the house crowd into celebration as MUST went into the break with a 1-0 lead.
Ssenyonjo Nicholas shielding the ball from MUST’s Nankunda Christopher.
Muteesa’s Second-Half Resurgence
Muteesa got here out with renewed power after the break and instantly discovered themselves again within the contest.
Simply two minutes into the second half, they had been awarded a penalty after Ayebare Kevin fouled Busuulwa Patrick contained in the field. Lutwama Ali stepped up and made no mistake from the spot, bringing the guests degree at 1-1.
Buoyed by the equalizer, Muteesa intensified their attacking play. Mubiru arrange Lutwama after Busuulwa had gained possession, forcing MUST goalkeeper Mugisha into a surprising reflex save to concede a nook within the fifty fifth minute.
Moments later, Busuulwa had one other golden likelihood, however his low effort went inches huge.
With each groups looking for a winner, MUST almost restored their lead within the eightieth minute when Atuhire Emmanuel arrange Ainemugisha, just for the latter to fireside over the bar.
MUST saved urgent within the dying moments, stringing passes down the flanks, however Muteesa’s protection stood resolute.
Busuulwa’s Final-Minute Winner
Simply because the match appeared destined for a draw, Busuulwa Akaya delivered a second of brilliance in stoppage time. The ahead latched onto a wonderfully weighted go from Kakeeto Mansour and coolly slotted house, sealing a dramatic 2-1 victory and sending the Muteesa camp into wild celebrations.
With this win, Muteesa 1 Royal College cemented their place within the quarterfinals, marking one more robust marketing campaign within the Pepsi College Soccer League.
Remaining Standings: Group F
| Crew | Factors |
|---|---|
| Muteesa 1 Royal | 9 |
| MUBS | 4 |
| MUST | 1 |
Muteesa will now flip their focus to the knockout stage, the place they may look to construct on their momentum and problem for the UFL title.
