College Soccer League
- Uganda Martyrs 2-0 College of Kisubi
Uganda Martyrs College, Nkozi (UMU) reaffirmed their dominance in Group E of the Pepsi College Soccer League, rounding off the group stage with a 2-0 victory over College of Kisubi (UNIK) on Monday night.
Already assured of a spot within the knockout part, the two-time champions displayed their authority as soon as once more, ending unbeaten with 16 factors out of a potential 18, effectively out of attain for his or her opponents.
Proper from kickoff, Uganda Martyrs dictated play, launching early attacking waves in opposition to a well-organized UNIK protection. Throughout the first 10 minutes, UMU confirmed clear attacking intent, however they struggled to interrupt by the resistance of goalkeeper Kibukuna Julius.
Within the twentieth minute Obedgiu Ronald Laker got here closest, getting on the tip of an Agamile Ivan by ball, however his shot missed the goal, a giant let-off for the house facet.
On the different finish, Bukenya Peter almost shocked the hosts with a long-range effort on the half-hour mark, sending his shot whiskers huge.
5 minutes later, UNIK’s Kibukuna produced a shocking save to disclaim Calvin Peter Emayu in a one-on-one scenario, earlier than pulling off an outstanding double save to frustrate Chiengkuoth Par Jiek and Emayu as soon as once more.
Regardless of relentless stress from Uganda Martyrs, the primary half ended goalless, because of Kibukuna’s heroic goalkeeping.
The hosts wasted no time within the second half, and 5 minutes after the restart, the breakthrough lastly arrived. Obedgiu Ronald met an Agamile cross, firing dwelling the opening objective to offer UMU a deserved lead.
UNIK’s Kibukuna Julius continued his high quality efficiency, pulling off a superb save to disclaim substitute Kaija Sunny simply seven minutes later. The guests’ shot stopper was as soon as once more referred to as into motion within the sixty fourth minute, stopping Ogwang’s low shot and recovering swiftly after spilling the preliminary effort.
Nonetheless, his resistance may solely final so lengthy. Three minutes later, UMU doubled their lead when Kayondo Joseph unleashed a robust strike from the sting of the field after a well-placed Kidega cross.
The hosts virtually added a 3rd within the seventy fifth minute, with Kidega’s goal-bound effort blocked by Magezi Reagan after Kaija’s header throughout the field. Kibukuna was once more at his greatest, making a vital save from Kidega’s curling shot, pushing it over the bar.
With time working out, Kayondo and Kaija mixed superbly, establishing one other likelihood for Kayondo, however his effort flew over the crossbar. UMU, nonetheless, had already executed sufficient to seal the 2-0 win.
With this consequence, Uganda Martyrs College accomplished an undefeated group stage marketing campaign, cementing their standing as one of many high contenders for the title. They completed high Group E with 16 factors, proving their superiority forward of the knockout stage.
In the meantime, College of Kisubi endured a troublesome marketing campaign, ending on the backside of the group with only one level.
