Match Report | KCCA, Express share spoils in derby.

By: Moses Magero

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Express FC 2-2 KCCA FC

StarTimes Uganda Premier League

KCCA FC and Express FC shared spoils in the Kampala derby played at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Julius Poloto’s 44th minute penalty canceled out Express’ Martin Kizza’s early goal from a freekick in the 18th minute.

Express’ Kizza was cautioned for a dangerous foul on Sadat Anaku in the 35th minute.

Poloto could have leveled the score in the 37th minute but his attempt flew inches off the upright.

Poloto later won a penalty for KCCA FC after Express’ skipper Enock Walusimbi fouled him in the box. Walusimbi was cautioned and Poloto slotted his kick past custodian Otim.

After recess, Erisa Ssekisambu and Fillbert Obenchan replaced Arafati Usama and Rogers Mato.

Anaku doubled KCCA’s lead with a first time strike off a beautiful cross from Innocent Wafula in the 57th minute.

Brian Aheebwa replaced injured skipper Gift Ali in the 66th minute. Julius Poloto was then handed the armband.

Express leveled matters through substitute Akandwanaho in the 74th minute.

2-2 the final score.

Both sides sharing the points. KCCA FC host SC Villa next on match day 20 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on Saturday 12th March.

KCCA FC is second on the log with 40 points from 19 games and are 3 points behind leaders Vipers SC.

Line Up

Express FC

Otim (GK), Walusimbi (c), Juuko, Kiggundu, Lumu, Shabene, Mahad, Kambale, Kizza, Lwesibawa, Ssenkaba

KCCA FC

Ochan D (GK), Wafula, Achai, Iguma, Jurua, Gift (c) (Aheebwa), Usama (Ssekisambu), Mato (Obenchan), Kaddu, Anaku, Poloto.

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