Two second half objectives from Brian Aheebwa and Denis Omedi weren’t sufficient for Kitara scored accumulate a win from their residence first Preliminary spherical CAF Confederation Cup sport performed in Libya.
10 man, Kitara misplaced 3-2 to Libya’s Al Hilal Benghazi on the Martyrs of Benina stadium after goalkeeper Crispus Kusiima despatched off within the fiftieth minute.
The Hoima facet conceded inside two minutes to Muhammad Shaban who headed residence a free kick earlier than Talha Rizik doubled the lead for the Libyan membership within the twentieth minute ending the opening half 2-0.
Nevertheless with totally different struggles that have been happening the pitch, Coach Brian Ssenyondo made a tactical change at 1-0 pulling off midfielder Marvin Nyanzi for striker Brian Aheebwa.
Regardless of being 2-0 down, on the second half Eric Muber was introduced on for Paddy Muhumuza in midfielder in put issues on order, nevertheless it all didn’t work as anticipated.
A couple of minutes later, Shaban compelled an error Kitara shot stopper Chrispus Kusiima into dealing with the ball exterior his space after an excellent via ball.
After it all of the resulted a free kick that hit the woodwork earlier than Shaban rebounded into the online however assistant referee arose his flag to Kitara’s rescue.
With 28 minutes nonetheless to play, Aheebwa opened Kitara’s continental account after a mistake between the goalkeeper and defender shortly earlier than captain Elbadry restored their two aim lead.
Within the 82nd minute, Omedi introduced again one other aim to scale back the deficit to 1 aim to place the scoreline at 2-3.
The Return leg might be performed subsequent Friday on the identical venue and The Royals of Kitara want not less than a 2-0 win to progress.
