Stanbic Uganda Cup:
Semi final (First leg)
Kitara 3-1 Pajule Lions
Masindi stadium
Kitara beat Pajule Lions FC 3-1 in the first leg of their Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-final thanks to goals from Solomon Okwalinga, Denis Omedi and Frank Zaga Tumwesigye.
Brian Ssenyondo’s side dominated the early exchanges forcing chances through Kabon Living, whose shot from the left flank inside the box was held by Pajule Lions custodian, and Jude Ssemugabi whose angled effort fizzed wide.
The visitors had performed brilliantly up until the half hour mark but the Royals breakthrough arrived in the 34th minute when Kabon’s low cross was tapped home by Okwalinga after the keeper failed to make a save.
Kitara’s pursuit for another goal continued but missed a chance to double their lead before the first half break when Paul Mucureezi mistimed a low pass from Kabon Living.
Denis Omedi’s header had given the hosts a two goal lead but Pajule Lions pulled one back in the 72nd minute through a well struck shot.
Frank Zaga Tumwesigye who replaced Kabon restored the home team’s two goal cushion when he calmly curled in a Denis Omedi cross.
The victory gives Kitara the advantage heading into the second leg in Pajule, Pader district on May 5, ensuring the Hoima based outfit remain on track in their pursuit of their first cup final appearance.