College Soccer League
St. Lawrence College (SLAU) climbed to the highest of Group C within the College Soccer League after securing a 3-1 victory over YMCA Institute at Kavule on Wednesday night.
This win revenged their earlier 2-0 loss to YMCA in Buwambo.
Ziraba Ronnie, Harmless Matege, and Mugerwa Lawrence have been heading in the right direction for SLAU, whereas David Ochwo netted the comfort aim for the guests.
The hosts began sturdy, with Kalanda establishing Matege within the tenth minute, however the YMCA goalkeeper reacted rapidly to disclaim him.
Nonetheless, eight minutes later, Ziraba Ronnie broke the impasse, capitalizing on a Kalanda by means of ball throughout a counterattack.
SLAU continued to press, with Matege’s highly effective shot being blocked by Chadiga simply earlier than the half-hour mark.
YMCA had an opportunity to equalize, however some resolute defending and a very good double save from Kateete saved them at bay.
Seven minutes to halftime, Ziraba went down within the field, however the referee waved off any penalty claims.
Kaganzi Barton then tried a shot in the direction of the underside nook, however Kateete ensured SLAU maintained their lead heading into the break.
Two minutes into the second half, Harmless Matege doubled SLAU’s benefit. YMCA tried to reply, however SLAU’s protection stood agency.
5 minutes earlier than the hour mark, Ziraba arrange Ssentongo, however Chadiga intercepted the hazard.
YMCA lastly discovered a breakthrough within the sixty fourth minute when David Ochwo transformed a Lugyya Ashiraf cross to drag one again for the guests.
Regardless of their efforts to search out an equalizer, SLAU remained strong. Miraje and Lugyya each got here shut, however Kateete’s goalkeeping brilliance denied them.
As the sport approached full-time, SLAU sealed the win within the ninetieth minute when Mugerwa Lawrence rose highest to go in a Matege Harmless nook, restoring the two-goal cushion.
With this end result, SLAU strikes to the highest of Group C with seven factors from 4 video games, two forward of YMCA, who now sit in second place.
The College Soccer League continues on Thursday, February 13, as Kampala College hosts Gulu on the Luzira Jail Grounds.
