03 September 2023 | Football

• FUFA Super 8 | Final
• URA FC 0(1)-0(3) BUL FC

Joel Mutakubwa came off the bench in the final minute of the game and saved three of URA FC’s penalties to help BUL win the FUFA Super 8.

After a goalless draw, BUL registered a 3-1 penalty shootout victory against URA FC in the final played at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

It was a slow start for both teams as they struggled to find the required rhythm for the final.

None of the two teams weaved together a sensible number of passes but rather skied the ball all through.

URA FC’s first chance came in the 25th minute after Ivan Ahimbisibwe set up Joshua Lubwama but the resultant effort went over the frame by inches.

In the 34th minute, Ahimbisibwe climbed highest to node Enock Walusimbi’s lofted cross but he directed it far from the target.

Saidi Keni made a stunning save to deny Ahimbisibwe as URA kept knocking on BUL’s door with five minutes to play in the first stanza.

In the 62nd minute, Jerome Kirya’s curling ball was finger-tipped away by URA’s custodian Denis Otim.

The second half was reminiscent of the first as there were no threatening attacks on either side as they both looked comfortable with the scoreline.

In the final minute of the game, Walusimbi tripped Joel Madondo in the dangerous area but the centre referee denied BUL what looked like a clear penalty.

After a barren stalemate, the centre referee sent the match into penalties.

BUL’s penalties were converted by Lawrence Tezikya, Jerome Kirya, and Joel Mutakubwa as Ronald Otti missed

Joshua Lubwama was the only URA to convert from the 12-yard mark as Sharipf Kimbowa, Hudu Mulikyi, and Nicholas Kabonge all missed.

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