MATCH REPORT: ERICK KAMBALE'S HAT-TRICK BURIES KYETUME FC.

Match Report

MATCH REPORT: ERICK KAMBALE’S HAT-TRICK BURIES KYETUME FC.

May 12, 2021

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Express FC picked up their 7th away win of the season and 14th overall after their 3-2 win away win over Kyetume FC on Wednesday evening at Nakisunga Ssaza grounds.

Forward Erick Kambale scored a hat-trick to ensure the maximum points.

Express starting XI pose for a picture before the game.

The hosts started off brilliantly when they caught the visitors on a counter attack with Sharif Saaka who found acres of space on the right and found an unmarked forward Ezra Kizito Kaye on the left who slotted home after just 4 minutes.

Denis Mubuya beating his opponent during the game.

The early goal forced Express FC to slowly rebuild from the back and also play cautiously, wingers Godfrey Lwesibawa and Martin Kizza did the donkey work trying to penetrate the visitors’ defence but it was Erick Kambale’s quick thinking in the 17th minute on the right that restored parity. The lanky forward squeezed his effort on the near post past Kyetume FC goalkeeper Derrick Were who thought Kambale was crossing the ball.

Erick Kambale jumps in the air to celebrate one of his strikes.

Both sides then tried to create several chances but went into the break level however after recess, Express FC continued to press ahead trying to create opportunities.

Martin Kizza and Kyetume’s Feni Ali in action.

Kyetume FC midfielder Nicolas Kasozi on a few occasions made his way into the box but Murushid Juuko and Lumu Issa calmly contained the situation.

Mahad Yaya Kakooza and Kyetume’s Nicholas Kasozi matching up in the midfield.

Erick Kambale wasn’t done though, Charles Musiige started the play, making a run on the left flank before he crossed to Godfrey Lwesibawa who then calmly set up the ball for a waiting Erick Kambale, the former made no mistake with his deflected strike doubling the lead on the hour mark.

Erick Kambale celebrating with Charles Musiige.

Seven minutes later, Kambale was it again, sealing his hat-trick by slotting home substitute Mustafa Kiragga’s shot which had kissed the post and bounced back into play.

Just when it seemed like the end, Issa Lumu handled the ball in the forbidden area leaving center referee William Oloya with no option but to point to the spot, substitute Ezra Bidda stepped up and converted.

Issa Lumu (23) warming up with the team before the start of the first half.

The win means the Red Eagles remain third but move to 49 points one point behind second placed Vipers SC and two behind table leaders URA FC.

REACTIONS.

Wasswa Bbosa – Head Coach

“The most important thing is that we prepared the boys well, we told them to concentrate and take their chances so I am happy that the boys followed the script to the latter, we’re now shifting our focus to the Saturday game”.

Wasswa Bbosa watching from the touchline.

Erick Kambale – Forward.

“I am grateful that I’ve scored my first hat-trick for the club, I appreciate my teammates for a good job done and we shall build from that in our next game which is at home. We played as a unit and that’s why we came from a goal down to win 3-2”.

Erick Kambale with his man of the match recognition.

Next up for Express FC is a home game against UPDF FC on Saturday.

Express FC Starting XI: Mathias Muwanga (GK), Denis Mubuya, Issa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, Enock Walusimbi (C), Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Daniel Shabene, Charles Musiige (John Byamukama, 78’), Erick Kambale, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Martin Kizza (Mustafa Kiragga, 54’)