URA FC STUNS HOSTS UPDF FC WITH NARROW 1-0 AWAY VICTORY By Bemustar Omunet KAMPALA, UPDF FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at home as visiting URA FC secured all three points courtesy of a crucial second-half strike in a tightly contested Uganda Premier League encounter. Despite matching the visitors stride for stride in possession and physical duels throughout the afternoon, the hosting military side failed to capitalize on their chances, allowing URA to snatch the win on enemy turf. Tightly Contested First Half The match began at a cagey pace with both sides feeling each other out. By the 27th minute, possession was deadlocked at an even 50-50 split, with neither team able to break the defensive resolve. As physical challenges escalated, the referee brandished the game's first yellow card in the 35th minute to UPDF FC's Jersey 5, Kasozi. Just before the break, URA FC's Jersey 5 also entered the book in the 44th minute. Following two minutes of added time, the teams headed into the dressing rooms deadlocked at 0-0. Decisive Breakthrough and Away Triumph The second half resumed with the same tactical intensity. Disciplinary actions continued as UPDF's Jersey 7 was cautioned. The deadlock was finally broken in the 64th minute when URA FC's Jersey 24 found the back of the net to put the visitors ahead 1-0. Even as the clock ticked past the 80-minute mark and possession remained perfectly balanced at 50-50, UPDF failed to find an equalizer. Four minutes of stoppage time expired without change, confirming a 1-0 full-time victory for URA FC and leaving the hosts empty-handed.

UPDF fc players to penetrat through URA fc's defense. Photo: Bemustar Omunet / ChampionSport

Concrete defence stand of URA fc. Photo: Bemustar Omunet / ChampionSport

Updf fc players warm up. Photo: Bemustar Omunet / ChampionSport
Source: ChampionSport Reporter

