Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC 1 – 2 Vipers
Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) home unbeaten run has been brought to an end in a thrilling encounter played at Phillip Omondi Stadium on Tuesday.
Vipers came from a goal behind to put up a resuscitated performance in the second half to defeat KCCA FC and blow the title race wide.
Geoffrey Sserunkuma gave KCCA FC the lead but the visitors rallied back, with Tony Odur and Geoffrey Wasswa scoring in the second half.
Sserunkuma broke the deadlock at the quarter hour mark converting from the spot kick after Wadada handled the ball in the forbidden area.
The sharp shooter stepped up to send goalkeeper Ismail Watenga the wrong way and take his tally to 18 goals this season.
Vipers skipper Wadada tries to go past KCCA defender
KCCA FC manager Mike Mutebi withdrew Tom Masiko and replaced him with Paul Mucureezi just 23 into the game.
However, Vipers staged up a comeback to score two goals after recess, first through former KCCA FC forward Tony Odur.
Clumsy defending from defender Timothy Awany saw him lose possession to Odur who planted the ball past goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan to level matter in the 64th minute.
Six minutes later, the visitors took the lead through defender, Geoffrey Wasswa, who was unmarked inside the box and got the time to find the target for his first goal in the Viper’s Jersey.
Despite several attempts by KCCA FC to level matters, Vipers held on; including Ismael Watenga making saves deep into added time.
Vipers condemned KCCA to their first home loss.
The result means the title race is blown wide with KCCA FC still on top with 48 points, same as second placed SC Villa but with two games in hand.
Vipers on the other hand move to 3rd place on 42 points dispensing Express who have 40.
KCCA FC next game will be this Friday with an away fixture against Express at Wankulukuku.
KCCA FC starting XI
Benjamin Ochan, Dennis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Isaac Kirabira, Tom Masiko(Paul Mucureezi), Muzamir Mutyaba(Ivan Ntege), Geoffrey Sswrunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi and Brian Majwega(Habib Kavuma).
The Venoms left Omondi Stadium contented
Vipers starting XI
Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Geoffrey Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa(Brian Nkuubi), Keziron Kizito, Frank Tumwesigye(Brian Kakaire), Tony Odur and Pius Wangi (Milton Karisa).
Vipers coach Miguel Da Costa speaks to journalists in a post match press conference