Express FC’s 12-match unbeaten run in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League came to an end on Tuesday evening after their 1 – 0 loss to army side UPDF FC at the Bombo Military grounds.

UPDF FC forward Alex Kitata rose highest to head home a corner kick and give the hosts the lead on 17 minutes.

Wasswa Bossa’s charges only came close to leveling matters twice in the first half with both incidents being penalty shoutouts, forward Erick Kambale and midfielder Charles Musiige seemed to have been fouled in the forbidden area but center referee Rajab Bakasambe waved both incidents off.

After recess, Wasswa Bossa made an immediate substitution bringing on creative gem Muzamiru Mutyaba for forward Frank Kalanda but fell short with all his attempts. The 55th minute saw the introduction of forward Mustafa Kiragga for holding midfielder Yaya Mahad Kakooza but the lanky forward came short too.

The defeat was Express FC’s first of the  season and also ended the club’s longest unbeaten run in history (12 games) across all competitions.

REACTIONS.

James Odoch – Assistant Head Coach.

“We’ve lost today’s game because we didn’t have a good game, we didn’t put up a good show in either half but this loss has shown us a few pointers because even our last results both 1 – 0 wins weren’t the best of performances, we also have a few injuries but we’re going back to correct the mistakes and do a better job in our next home game (This Saturday)”.

Enock Walusimbi – Defender/ Captain.

“We’ve lost the game but 1 think the players put in alot of effort, to me that’s football we now go back and correct the mistakes because we have to win in our next game which is home (Vs Kyetume)”.

The defeat leaves the Red Eagles second on the log on 28 points, two behind new table leaders URA FC and defending league champions Vipers S.C who play on Wednesday.

Up next for the Red Eagles is a home game against Kyetume FC this Saturday, March 13th.

STARTING XI: Mathias Muwanga (GK), Enock Walusimbi (C), Sadiq Ssekyembe (Ivan Mayanja 70′), Issa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, Abel Etrude (Daniel Shabene 81′), Mahad Yaya Kakooza (Mustafa Kiragga 55′), Charles Musiige, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Frank Kalanda (Muzamiru Mutyaba 45′), Eric Kambale.

Unused Subs: Cryspus Kusiima (GK), Richard Bbosa, Ibrahim Kayiwa.

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