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Paul Mucureezi could have opened the score in the 28th minute but he sent his effort over the bar after he had been put through on goal by Disan Galiwango. A minute after the half-hour mark, Murushid Juuko was booked after he exchanged words with referee Ssali Mashoodi. Mucureezi was unlucky in the 35th minute when his second chance went narrowly wide after receiving a cross from Karim Watambala. Watambala was the culprit in the 41st minute when he wasted another chance after Bbosi Byarughanga produced a good cross for him. Eric Kambale s 42nd-minute header - from a cross by Godfrey Lwesibwa - went over the bar as Express mounted more attacks against the hosts. ....
The Venoms needed just 24 minutes to score their first goal. Richard Basangwa picked out Ssentamu in the danger zone and the latter easily beat the goalkeeper from about 10-yards. After the break, the hosts came back stronger and managed to equalize in the 65th minute courtesy of Wagoina s header. However, with five minutes to go, Tezikya managed to connect with Joseph Dhata s pass to ensure his team carried the day. URA FC also made it to the next round after defeating Mbarara City by a solitary goal. The two teams had settled for a goalless draw in the first leg and a scoring draw for the Tax Collectors or a win of any kind for any team would have sealed progress to the next round. ....
However, they failed to get their way past the Fufa Big League side who played with composure and belief. They were cautious in approach and ensured the ball was cleared from dangerous areas. In the 37th minute, the Jogoo were caught in a counter-attack and George Akena managed to cross the ball to Ssali. The latter tapped the ball into the back of the net to ensure his team went on the break with a slim lead. In the 65th minute, the hosts were dealt a blow when Nicholas Luzige received his marching orders. Despite playing for more than 25 minutes with a man less, Ndejje maintained their defensive discipline to carry an advantage ahead of the second leg. ....
He was also part of the team that took part in the second leg as Vipers were unable to get the result that would have enabled them to progress in the Champions League. When I came to Uganda at Vipers Sports Club, I knew of the challenges ahead of me that I would tackle as a well prepared professional footballer, Manzoki told I was prepared mentally and physically for the job. Initially, I had challenges with the food and language but I adjusted accordingly in a record time. Football itself being a universal language spoken by all, the language issue has not been a big problem. I am learning English and of course some Luganda. ....
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