KAMPALA, KCCA FC pulled off a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Lugazi FC, snatching all three points with a dramatic stoppage-time winner in an action-packed encounter.
The match began at a blistering pace, with high tension on both sides. Lugazi FC's Jersey 25 received the match's first yellow card in the 39th minute.
KCCA fc players frustrated after lugazi fc first goal. Photo: Bemustar Omunet / ChampionSport
By halftime, KCCA held a 55-45 advantage in ball possession and dominated territory, earning five corner kicks to Lugazi's zero. The score remained locked at 0-0 after three minutes of added time.
The second half burst into life when Lugazi FC's Jersey 29 struck in the 53rd minute to shock the hosts and make it 0-1. Intensity escalated as possession levelled to 50-50 by the 62nd minute.
KCCA responded fiercely through set pieces. Jersey 9 Lwanga equalized in the 56th minute to level the score at 1-1.
As the game neared its conclusion, Lugazi's Jersey 42 Juma Sajjabi was cautioned in the 72nd minute. With four minutes of stoppage time signalled, KCCA found the decisive breakthrough.
Jersey 11 struck in the 90+1st minute to complete the comeback, sealing a dramatic 2-1 full-time victory for KCCA FC.
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Source: ChampionSport Reporter
