MATCH REPORT: The Red Eagles Tame Vipers' Venom To Stay In The Title Race.

Match Report

MATCH REPORT: The Red Eagles Tame Vipers’ Venom To Stay In The Title Race.

April 23, 2021

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Express FC picked up their 7th away league win and 11th overall in style when they beat Vipers SC 1 – 0 at the St. Mary’s stadium Kitende on Friday afternoon.

Midfielder John Byamukama scored what can be considered as contender for goal of the season.

Express Starting XI pose for a prematch photo.

The visitors started out slowly, playing safe, just 2 minutes into the game, Martin Kiiza crossed the ball into the box but Charles Musiige failed to link up very well but it was Godfrey Lwesibawa’s drive three minutes later into the box that could have counted only for him to run the ball abit more making it easy for goalkeeper Bashir Ssekgya to collect.

Godfrey Lwesibawa and Martin Kizza prepare to take a freekick.

The hosts could have taken the lead through Disan Galiwango’s corner in the 26th minute but Paul Mucurezi’s header went slightly over the bar.

Erick Kambale could have sent the visitors into the break with the lead but his misguided header in the 42nd minute was way off target.

Eric Kambale trying to regain possession during the game.

After the break, both sides played safe but it was midfielder John Byamukama who made everyone (home fans too) to stand on their feet with his screamer.

Standing slightly out of the 18 yard area, Martin Kizza cut in from the left and passed to him, he timed his shot perfectly and it went past a helpless Bashir Ssekgya into the top right corner of the net.

Martin Kizza protecting the ball from his opponents.

Express FC were able to hold on for the win, substitute Milton Karisa could have leveled matters but his volley went over the bar in the 90th minute.

The win takes Express FC to 40 points but stay put in third place.

Murushid Juuko being booked by referee Mashood Ssali for dissent.

REACTIONS.

Wasswa Bossa – Head Coach.

“We’re happy for the win, we’ve been struggling with injuries but the boys worked hard, they persisted and worked as as a team, we now focus on the next game, the most important thing is we’re still in the race, the focus was up there and we didn’t want to lose the game”.

Issa Lumu keeping Vipers’ striker Ceaser Manzoki under his watch.

John Byamukama – Midfielder.

“First of all I am very happy to score my second goal for the club, this goal though is very important because we managed a win, today’s win very important because we’re trying to close the gap on the top of the table”.

Man of the match and match winner John Byamukama pose for a recognition picture after the game.

The win was Express FC’s first at St. Mary’s stadium Kitende and also became the first team to win at Kitende this season.

STARTING XI. Mathias Muwanga (GK), Enock Walusimbi (C), Sadiq Ssekyembe, Issa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, John Byamukama, Charles Musiige, Erick Kambale, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Martin Kizza (Daniel Shabene 74’).