KAMPALA, KCCA FC secured a resounding 3-0 victory against Maroons FC in a Uganda Premier League encounter defined by defensive misfortune for the visitors and clinical execution by the hosts.
A pair of unfortunate own goals by Maroons defenders, compounded by Ashraf Mugume's late strike, propelled KCCA to a dominant clean-sheet triumph.
Defenders of maroons fc block and ball for a goal kick. Photo: Bemustar Omunet / ChampionSport
The match sprang into life almost immediately. Just 6 minutes into the contest, Maroons FC's Jersey 4 inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, gifting KCCA FC a 1-0 lead.
Capitalizing on the early momentum, KCCA dominated the opening 15 minutes with 60% ball possession. Tensions flared right before the break during two minutes of stoppage time, resulting in yellow cards for KCCA players Jersey 34 Ojara and Ochan in the 45+1st minute. KCCA headed into the interval holding a 1-0 advantage.
Ahimbisiwe of KCCA fc fighting for the ball with maroons fc jersey 30. Photo: Bemustar Omunet / ChampionSport
The second half commenced competitively, with Maroons' Jersey 20 Patrick picking up a yellow card as possession evened out to 50-50. However, Maroons' defensive nightmare continued in the 72nd minute when Nunda, Jersey 20, scored KCCA's second own goal of the match, doubling KCCA's lead to 2-0.
As KCCA reasserted dominance with 60% possession by the 83rd minute, Wayama narrowly missed a 1v1 opportunity. The hosts finally sealed the match in style during the 84th minute when Jersey 17 Ashraf Mugume found the back of the net to make it 3-0. Following three minutes of added time, the final whistle confirmed a comprehensive victory for KCCA FC.
Maroons fc defenders blocking kcca fc players. Photo: Bemustar Omunet / ChampionSport
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Source: ChampionSport Reporter
