KAMPALA, URA FC emerged victorious in an astonishing seven-goal thriller, edging past hosts Kataka FC 4-3 in a breathless Uganda Premier League encounter.
Characterized by rapid-fire goals, dramatic comebacks and relentless attacking football, the fixture kept fans on edge from the opening whistle to the final minute.
URA fc defenders fights for the ball against Kataka fc captain jersey 14. Photo: Kakungulu Flex / ChampionSport
URA FC flew out of the blocks, dominating the early exchanges against the hosts. Jersey 28 Kisiriko broke the deadlock in the 4th minute to give URA a 1-0 lead, before Aliro doubled the advantage in the 8th minute to make it 2-0.
However, hosts Kataka FC staged a remarkable fightback. Wambi Martin pulled one back in the 37th minute to make it 1-2, and Ali Sentumu leveled the scores dramatically in the 43rd minute, sending the teams into halftime deadlocked at 2-2.
Kataka fc captain jersey 14 drives the ball towards URA fc goal. Photo: Kakungulu Flex / ChampionSport
The second half resumed with even 50-50 possession before URA reclaimed the lead in the 66th minute. Kataka once again showed immense grit in front of their home supporters, with Lempani Richard equalizing in the 70th minute to make it 3-3.
With the match hanging in the balance, Senkatuka netted URA's crucial third goal, marking URA's fourth of the match, in the 86th minute to secure the definitive breakthrough. Following four minutes of added time, the final whistle confirmed a thrilling 4-3 away victory for URA FC.
Kataka fc player jersey 12 heads the ball against URA fc's defense. Photo: Kakungulu Flex / ChampionSport
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
