Express FC continued their quest to return to the summit of the league table with a routine 2-0 away win against Tooro United on Tuesday 4th January at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.

Winger Martin Kizza scored both goals in the first half.

Express FC went all out at the start using more of either flanks of Martin Kizza and Godfrey Lwesibawa but Tooro United goalkeeper Lukyamuzi Kenneth was always on hand to get the hosts out of jail.

The pressure though eventually paid off when forward George Senkaaba’s goal bound effort was spilled by Lukyamuzi for a corner. Left back Sadiq Ssekyembe delivered the corner kick and Tooro United failed to clear the ball allowing Godfrey Lwesibawa to pounce on it and cross to a waiting Martin Kizza, the former made no mistake slotting home in the 26th minute to give the Red Eagles the lead.

Martin Kizza wasn’t done, five minutes later he was at it again connecting well with a beautiful cross by Deus Bukenya from the right, Martin made no mistake striking the ball immediately with his left foot to double the lead and also give the Red Eagles a 2-0 lead at the break.

After the break, Tooro United tried to get back into the game with forward Ojara Denis running down the Express FC backline but Goalkeeper Chrispus Kusiima was at his best with great saves to deny the hosts.

Wasswa Bbosa made three changes in the second period bringing on Charles Musiige for Martin Kizza at the restart, forward Raymond Walugembe for George Senkaaba in the 73rd minute and Faisal Ssekyanzi for Godfrey Lwesibawa in the 79th minute but the visitors were unable to score a third although they managed to keep it safe and earn maximum points.

REACTIONS.

WASSWA BBOSA – HEAD COACH.

“I am happy that we’ve managed to earn maximum points today away to Tooro United FC, we had a good game but we didn’t entirely execute the game plan so we going to return back home and correct our mistakes because we want to end the first round with a win in our next game.”

KUSIIMA CHRISPUS – G.K.

“It was a good performance from everyone who played today, happy for the win because that means we’re doing our best to close the gap at the top of the table. I am also glad i managed a clean sheet on my first start this season, this will motivate me more going forward”.

The win takes the Red Eagles to third spot on 26 points after 14 games played. Next up for the Red Eagles is a home game against Soltilo Bright Stars which also be their last game of the first round.

Express FC Starting Eleven: Chrispus Kusiima, Deus Bukenya, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Enock Walusimbi (C), Issa Lumu, John Byamukama, Enock Ssebagala, Godfrey Lwesibawa (Faisal Ssekyanzi 79′), George Senkaaba (Raymond Walugembe 73′), Erick Kambale, Martin Kizza (Charles Musiige 58′).

Unused Substitutes: Joel Mutakubwa, Denis Otim, Richard Bbosa.