Maroons Vs Vipers SC – Luzira
Allan Okello was as soon as once more the difference-maker as Vipers SC secured an important 1-0 victory over Maroons FC within the StarTimes Uganda Premier League match performed at Luzira Grounds.
Either side confirmed resilience and willpower but it surely was Okello’s composure from the penalty spot early within the second half that sealed all three factors for the guests.
The penalty was awarded after Maroons defender Edward Kabona was judged to have dealt with the ball inside the world. Okello made no mistake, sending the goalkeeper the improper method within the forty seventh minute as he bagged his seventeenth aim of the season firmly cementing his place on the high of the league’s scoring charts.
The consequence lifts Vipers to 59 factors, opening up an eight-point hole over second-placed NEC, who’re set to host Mbale Heroes on Frida. It’s an important win for the reigning champions, who proceed their pursuit of a home double. They’ve already booked a spot within the semi-finals of the Uganda Cup, additional underlining their ambitions.
After taking the lead, Vipers managed the sport properly, although they had been almost pegged again within the dying minutes when Norman Odopio’s thunderous strike struck the crossbar—providing Maroons a glimpse of a late equalizer that by no means materialized.
The defeat leaves Maroons eighth on the desk with 34 factors and dented their hopes for a robust end to the season.
For Vipers, nonetheless, the street to reclaiming the Uganda Premier League title seems more and more promising. They are going to goal to take care of their momentum after they host UPDF subsequent Tuesday at Kitende.
