UPL Result
Mbarara City FC 1-1 Kitara FC
Kakyeka stadium
Kaddu Patrick proved pivotal in securing a late draw for Kitara against Mbarara City as the two sides settled for a point in a thrilling Uganda Premier League encounter played at the Kakyeka Stadium on Friday evening.
Kaddu, seized the opportunity in the 90th minute, connecting with a sharp corner kick from Denis Omedi to expertly nod home with authority, crossing the goal line.
The hosts had scored earlier in the 84th minute through Edwok’s low strike that bolstered the home side’s advantage.
However, the Royals mounted a spirited fight, scoring late to avoid a fourth straight league defeat.
Livingstone Mbabazi’s side looked the better side going forward for most moments of the game and made a couple of attempts but settled for a draw at home.
Seiri Arigumaho’s bicycle kick strike flew inches wide over the cross bar after good exchanges with Akandwanaho and Senkubuge in the opening twenty minutes.
Kitara’s custodian, Chris Kusiima was also called into action thrice denying Mbarara City in either half of the game.
His first save was when he tipped Arigumaho’s shot over for a corner kick and later put out well curled effort from the forward.
Meanwhile, David Ndihabwe’s back pass almost gifted the hosts a lead before the break only for Arigumaho to place the ball inches wide.
The Royals’ most realistic opportunity was a header from Kaddu which was forced out by Abdul Kimera while the other Omedi free kick was held.
Kaddu Patrick’s goal marked his first for the Royals since returning for a second stint last month.
Kitara were coming in this game having not won any of their three matches and the draw takes them to 4 points from five games.
Their next engagement will be a home tie against BUL FC next Friday at the Royals Park in Butema