SUPL Results:
Kitara FC 3-2 Busoga United
Masindi stadium
Kitara rallied from two goals down to pick maximum points over Busoga United in a thrilling StarTimes Uganda premier league match played on Saturday evening at Masindi stadium.
The Royals had fallen behind after Bashamu Mugwa and Emmanuel Ajo put the visitors who are fighting relegation in control.
Brian Ahebwa and Frank Zaga Tumwesigye scored in the 24th and 61st minute respectively to bring Kitara back into the game.
While Busoga United clung on to at least take a point home, the hosts became relentless in their pursuit for a winner untill they got a breakthrough.
Kitara head coach Brian Ssenyondo introduced Kabon Living who scored the but the goal was ruled offside. Prior to this, Denis Omedi missed a penalty after Busoga United custodian, Salim Wekiya read the striker’s movement and denied him.
Jude Ssemugabi also missed a chance to get on the score sheet when his attempt went inches wide after he had brilliantly beaten his marker.
Kitara’s definitive moment arrived when Kabon struck the winning goal in the third minute of additional time to send the crowd into ecstasy.
The victory moves the Royals to second place, level on 51 points with third placed SC Villa and a point behind leaders BUL while Busoga United remains third from the bottom with 25 points.
Kitara will visit Bright Stars next Tuesday at Kavumba recreation ground in a game they must win to keep their title hopes alive.