BUL beat 2:1 SC Villa

BUL FC HOLDS OFF SC VILLA LATE ONSLAUGHT TO CLAIM 2-1 HOME VICTORY

By Bemustar Omunet NJERU — BUL FC put on a stellar first-half display at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, holding off a fierce second-half comeback from SC Villa to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Driven by clinical finishing in the opening forty-five minutes, BUL built a commanding lead before weathering a spirited Jogoos onslaught after the interval.

BUL FC and SC Villa line up before kickoff at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. Photo: Gidudu Rashid / ChampionSport

First-Half Dominance and Clinical Finishing The match kicked off under clear conditions at Njeru. BUL FC asserted absolute dominance from the opening whistle, controlling the tempo and creating continuous pressure in the attacking third. The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute when A. Kitata found the back of the net to put the hosts ahead 1-0. Shortly after, D. Byabacwezi doubled the advantage in the 32nd minute, capping off a dominant first half that left BUL comfortably ahead 2-0 at the break amid an exemplary display of disciplinary fair play.

Players warm up before BUL FC against SC Villa in Njeru. Photo: Gidudu Rashid / ChampionSport

SC Villa's Fightback and Late Pressure The second half commenced with an even 50-50 ball possession split, but SC Villa quickly shifted momentum. Escalating match intensity culminated in the 69th minute when T. Asiku struck for the visitors, narrowing the scoreline to 2-1. Empowered by the goal, SC Villa seized 60% of ball possession, pushing BUL onto the back foot and testing the hosts' defensive resolve. Despite the mounting pressure and a lone yellow card shown to the visitors, BUL's backline held firm through the closing minutes to secure a vital 2-1 full-time victory.