KAMPALA, Vipers SC and Police FC battled to a tense 0-0 draw in Matchday 7 of the Uganda Premier League, with defensive discipline and stubborn goalkeeping prevailing in a fiercely contested affair.
Despite periods of sustained pressure and territorial dominance from the hosts, Police FC's resolute defensive block and crucial stops ensured that both sides shared the spoils under the floodlights.
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The match kicked off at a measured pace. By the 12th minute, the score remained level at 0-0, with an even 50-50 ball possession split. Vipers gradually began probing, registering their first shot on target by the 18th minute while Police defended compactly.
Tensions sparked when Police FC's Jersey 16, Kyeyune, picked up the game's first yellow card. As the half progressed to the 30-minute mark, Vipers increased their grip, shifting possession to 60-40 in their favor. By the 44th minute, Vipers had tallied two shots on target alongside three off-target attempts.
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Police entered the break with no shots on target and two off target, heading into halftime deadlocked at 0-0 following five minutes of added time.
The second half resumed with physical challenges mounting on both ends. Vipers midfielder Kareem Wantambala entered the referee's notebook in the 51st minute, followed by a yellow card to Police FC's Jersey 41 at the hour mark.
As Police fought desperately to repel wave after wave of attacks, their goalkeeper was also cautioned in the 75th minute for time-management resistance. Despite six minutes of added time at the end of regulation, neither side could find a breakthrough.
The final whistle confirmed a scoreless 0-0 stalemate, highlighted by Vipers' pressing dominance and Police FC finishing the match with zero shots on target but earning a hard-fought defensive point away from home.
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
