MATCH REPORT: Frank Kalanda Penalty Takes Express FC Back To League Summit.

Match Report

MATCH REPORT: Frank Kalanda Penalty Takes Express FC Back To League Summit.

March 5, 2021

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Express FC picked up their fourth home league win of the season after their 1 – 0 win over Busoga United on Friday 5th March at the Betway Muteesa II stadium Wankulukuku.

Forward Frank Kalanda who was making his first start since Senkaaba got injured scored from 12 yards in his second straight game in the 25th minute to ensure the maximum points.

Eric Kambale’s clever play to win the penalty was a big catalyst to our win.

The Red Eagles started on the back foot with Busoga controlling the game especially with creating chances, Issa Lumu was caught napping on a few occasions but Murushid Juuko was on hand to save the situation.

The moment of truth came in the 24th minute when Erick Kambale was tripped by Busoga United goalkeeper Omedwa Rogers leaving centre referee Shamila Nabadda with no option but to point to the spot, Frank Kalanda stepped up and converted his 4th of the season and his second in consecutive games. The action summed up the first period.

Frank Kalanda beat Omedwa from the spot to give us all three points.

After recess, the visitors probed the Red Eagles but Mathias Muwanga was at hand to keep his 6th clean sheet of the season.

For Wasswa Bossa, a win is all that is required especially in a situation where games are coming in thick and fast.

REACTIONS.

Wasswa Bossa – Head Coach.

Wasswa Bossa’s team is now unbeaten in 12 games with only 3 remaining to conclude the first round.

“The games come in thick and fast and as you can see, it’s taking a toll on the players but I am glad that the boys are responding, today wasn’t any different but the most important thing is we got the 3 points, a league is a marathon so onto the next”.

Abel Etrude – Midfielder.

“We managed to grind out the result, the games are coming in think and fast but as players we know we have very good fitness coaches and I am sure the technical team will do a fantastic job to ensure all the players are fit”.

The win takes Express FC back to the top of the log on 28 points, one ahead of second placed Vipers S.C.

Issa Lumu has been an important part of our defense since matchday two after replacing suspended captain Enock Walusimbi. Express now has the best defense in the league conceding only 6 games in 12 games.

Express Starting XI: Mathias Muwanga (GK), Enock Walusimbi (C), Arthur Kiggundu (Dennis Mubuya 9′) Issa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Abel Etrude, Charles Musiige (Ibrahim Kayiwa 45′) Godfrey Lwesibawa, Frank Kalanda (Muzamiru Mutyaba 78′), Eric Kambale.

Unused Subs: Cryspus Kusiima, Daniel Shabene, Mustafa Kiragga, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Ivan Mayanja.

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