UPL Matchday Six Results
Express FC 1-2 UPDF FC Kataka FC 0-5 Vipers FC
UPDF FC held on to beat Express FC 2-1, while Vipers FC thrashed Kataka FC 5-0 in Thursday’s Uganda Premier League match day six
At Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, Derrick Talemwa scored twice in the opening seven minutes to give UPDF a strong start against Express.
Talemwa struck in the third minute after an error by Express goalkeeper Kigonya before adding his second in the seventh minute to put UPDF in control.
Express struggled to find a response in the first half, with Abasi Muluya coming close in the 39th minute, but his effort was pushed away by the UPDF goalkeeper.
The Red Eagles improved after the break and reduced the deficit in the 74th minute when Henry Wamala scored his first goal of the season following a fine assist from Duncan Sseninde.
Despite Express’ improved second-half performance, UPDF held on to secure all three points.
Elsewhere, Vipers delivered a dominant performance to beat Kataka 5-0 at Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Usama Arafat opened the scoring in the 16th minute, finishing at the back post after a good delivery from Karim Watambala.
Arafat doubled Vipers’ lead in the 51st minute before completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot four minutes later.
Farouk Miya added the fourth in the 75th minute, lobbing Kataka goalkeeper Ronald Nsubuga after receiving a long pass from Kevin Dasylva Bady.
Milton Karisa completed the scoring in stoppage time to seal a convincing win for the Venoms.
Vipers goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba also saved Ali Sentamu’s penalty late in the game to preserve the clean sheet.
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
