KAMPALA, KCCA Women FC survived a fierce second-half comeback from Jinja United Women to secure a tense 3-2 victory in an action-packed encounter.
Having completely dictated the opening half to go into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead, KCCA looked well on their way to a comfortable clean-sheet win. However, a spirited tactical resurgence from Jinja United turned the fixture into a nail-biting thriller down to the final whistle.
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KCCA Women FC asserted total control from the start. Through sharp attacking sequences and disciplined midfield shape, they completely smothered Jinja's rhythm, resulting in an unassailable 3-0 halftime advantage that reflected their first-half supremacy.
The match shifted dramatically after the interval. Jinja United Women emerged from the dressing room with renewed vigor, dominating possession to reach 65% by the 60th minute. Early in the second half, around the 48th minute, Jinja struck to narrow the scoreline to 3-1.
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As pressure mounted on the hosts, Jersey 8 Shakira struck again for Jinja United at the 90th minute, pulling another goal back to make it 3-2 and setting up a frantic finish. Despite the late onslaught, KCCA held firm through the remaining minutes to cling onto the 3-2 full-time victory and claim all three points.
For her commanding presence, defensive resilience, and pivotal role in orchestrating KCCA's game plan under intense second-half pressure, Jersey 5 Kayesu of KCCA Women FC was rightfully awarded the Woman of the Match honors.
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
