MATCH REPORT: THE RED EAGLES PICK UP A POINT AWAY TO URA FC.
League and CECAFA Kagame cup champions Express FC managed a point in a goalless draw away to URA FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on Saturday afternoon at the Arena of Visions.
The goalless draw had little to write home about but the visitors started well catching the Red Eagles on the break but Denis Otim was always at hand to save the situation.
Charles Musiige had the opportunity to put the visitors in the lead on 12 minutes but failed to connect well with Godfrey Lwesibawa’s long throw-in and at the opposite end with 10 minutes to half time Denis Otim was called into action with a finger tip save to deny URA FC midfielder Saidi Kyeyune’s freekick from going in and both sides headed into the break all square.
After recess, Murushid Juuko had the first opportunity to give the Red Eagles the lead but his header off a Godfrey Lwesibawa corner kick went agonisingly wide in the 58th minute.
URA FC forward Steven Mukwala was the busiest on the left flank in the latter stages of the game but Murushid Juuko and Issa Lumu’s backline was solid all through to the end.
REACTIONS.
Wasswa Bbosa – Head Coach.
“We’ve managed a point here in Ndejje, everyone knows this was a huge game so we take the point but also we didn’t create chances and that’s something we’re going to work on when we return to training as we prepare for our next game at home against Gaddafi FC”.
Denis Otim – G.K.
“I am happy we picked up a point today, we wanted maximum points but we shall take the point, we go back to work on creating chances so that we can score in our next game but individually, I am happy that I’ve picked up a second clean sheet in the league, it will motivate me more going forward”.
The Red Eagles now move to 16 points after 10 matchdays played. Next up is Gaddafi FC at the Betway Muteesa II stadium Wankulukuku.
Express Starting Eleven: Denis Otim (GK), Enock Walusimbi (C), Issa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Nicholas Kasozi, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Godfrey Lwesibawa (Daniel Shabene 59′), Erick Kambale, Charles Musiige, George Senkaaba (Raymond Walugembe).
Unused Substitutes: Chrispus Kusiima, Richard Bbosa, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Mustafa Kiragga, Deus Bukenya.
