MATCH REPORT: EXPRESS FC SEAL UGANDA CUP QUARTER-FINAL BERTH AFTER GOALLESS DRAW AWAY TO URA FC.

Match Report

MATCH REPORT: EXPRESS FC SEAL UGANDA CUP QUARTER-FINAL BERTH AFTER GOALLESS DRAW AWAY TO URA FC.

May 4, 2021

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Express FC made the quarter finals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after their goalless draw away to league table leaders URA FC on Tuesday evening.

The game which was delayed for 20 minutes due to a water logged pitch kicked off on a low key as both teams traded cautiously on a very wet and slippery surface.

Express players and technical staff applaud the traveling fans after the final whistle.

Charles Musiige registered the first attempt on goal in the 18th minute when he controlled the ball from midfield and made his way to the URA FC box but his shot on the left flank was brilliantly saved by URA goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo and that was just about it in the first half.

Musiige dribbling during the game as URA’s Majwega tight marks him.

With cautious play at both ends, the Red Eagles returned from the break to press and get an away goal but the hosts proved steadfast.

The hosts launched several attacks but skipper Enock Walusimbi who partnered Murushid Juuko at the back contained the situation in the second period.

Murushid Juuko celebrating with the fans after the final whistle.

With about four minutes to the end midfeilder Ivan Sserubiri had the golden chance to kill off the game at the far post but skied his effort after a poor finish, sending the home fans into outright anger.

The draw meant that the Red Eagles advanced to the quarter finals 2-1 on aggregate.

The team celebrating after the final whistle.

REACTIONS.

Wasswa Bossa – Head Coach.

“The most important thing is we prepared well, we knew we needed a draw or win and the boys played as a unit to deliever, we’ve now advanced and we shift our focus to whoever we shall play in the quarterfinals”.

Coach Bossa (WB) on the touchline during the game with the technical team.

Denis Otim – G.K

“We’ve had a huge game today, the surface wasn’t favourable for us due to the heavy rain but i thank the team for a good job done, we’ve made it to the quarters and we’re ready for anyone coming up, we now go back home to correct our mistakes and bounce back stronger.”

Denis Otim beating URA’s Steven Mukwala to the ball during the game.

Asked about the clean sheets, Otim was quick to appreciate his teammates and technical team.

“I am really excited, 3 clean sheets in five games is a huge, I thank my fellow Goalkeepers and the goalkeeping coach for guiding me and thr head coach for trusting me”.

Otim celebrating with his teammates after the game.

Express FC next face Police FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on Saturday.

Express FC Starting XI: Denis Otim, Denis Mubuya, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Murushid Juuko, Enock Walusimbi (C), Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Daniel Shabene, Charles Musiige (John Byamukama 69’), Godfrey Lwesibawa, Martin Kizza, Erick Kambale (Frank Kalanda 86’).