Stanbic Uganda Cup R16: Alex Isabirye Comes with At least a Goal, Vipers Progress to Quarters
Stanbic Uganda Cup R16 Results:
Wakiso Giants 1[3]-1[4] Vipers SC
Bright Stars FC 4-0 Kiyinda Boys
Finally Vipers Sports Club got it’s first open play goal in at least nine last games and the goal came under the stewardship of new head coach Alex Isabirye Musongola.
Vipers came from a goal down to level 1-1 against Wakiso Giants FC and they progressed to the quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after a successful penalty shootout as they defeated Wakiso Giants 4-3 in penalties.
Kimbowa Sharif put Wakiso Giants in the lead in the first minutes of second half before Ashraf Mandela leveled the matters to take the matters to penalty shoots.
The purple sharks dominated the game in possession but they failed to be sharp in front of goal as the first stanza ended without a shot on goal from the home side.
Vipers had a couple of moments where they created goal scoring opportunities with Karim Watambala the sharp player on the day and in the 30th minute his corner was headed in by Karim Ndugwa but goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya made a vita save to deny him from close range.
Vipers were eager to make an early come back and the introduction of Bright Anukani and Abubaker Lawal helped them going forward.
Shariph Kimbowa had the chance to double Wakiso Giants lead but his shot went inches wide after a beautiful interplay from the Sharks midfield.
In the 80th minute, Martin Kiiza pounced on a loose ball in the purple sharks defence as they failed to clear a corner kick and and set up Ashraf Mandela who leveled the matters.
Vipers remain yet to win a game in the Uganda Cup after all their three games played from the round of 64 ending in draws as they need penalties to progress.
Wakiso Giants XI
Bashir Ssekagya (GK), Grant Matsiko, Alex Komaketch, Paul Willa, Ambrose Arinda, Lawrence Bukenya, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Titus Ssematimba, Shariph Kimbowa, Marvin Nyanzi
Vipers SC XI
Fabien Mutombora (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Issa Mubiru, Hillary Mukundane, Joseph Ssentume, Siraje Ssentamu, Karim Watambala, Nzau Miguel, Martin Kiiza, Yunus Ssentamu, Karim Ndugwa