David GOMBE
URA FC produced an excellent comeback from two targets right down to eradicate ten-time Stanbic Uganda Cup winners KCCA FC out of the competitors.
The tax collectors wanted a 4-2 shootout win after a 2-2 attract regular and extra-time in the course of the contest performed at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo on Saturday.
In regular time, Saidi Mayanja and Herbert Achai had scored for KCCA in both half earlier than John Harmless Kisolo and Ronald Otti restored parity for the Hussein Mbalangu coached facet.
URA FC’s two targets got here within the ultimate minutes of the entertaining contest on the venue that just lately marked 100-years of existence.
The tax collectors goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba saved two penalties in the course of the shootout whereas Joseph Ssemujju, captain Moses Aliro Okabo, Ronald Otti and Isma Mugulusi scored their kicks.
Left again Dissan Galiwango had his penalty saved by KCCA goalkeeper Mutwalib Mugolofa.
Joel Sserunjogi and Ashraf Mugume netted the 2 penalties for KCCA whereas Herbert Achayi and Enock Walusimbi had their kicks saved by Ssekebba.
URA joins Vipers SC who eradicated NEC FC within the semifinals of the 52nd version of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Motion will resume on Easter Sunday with Kitara FC taking up Specific FC at Royals Park in Butema whereas SC Villa will journey to Joyful boyz Kagaba on Monday within the ultimate quarterfinal fixture.
