04 October 2023 | Football

• Uganda Premier League | Results
• Tuesday, October 3, 2023
• Mbarara City 0-0 Vipers SC

Vipers SC and Mbarara City played to a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League on Tuesday at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.

The defending champions Vipers SC lost their 100% winning run after dropping two points on a bumpy ground that made it hard for either side to play.

It was an encounter that didn't have any major highlights for the fans.

In the fourth minute, Vipers defender Patrick Mbowa pulled back Henry Kitegenyi who was on his way to the goal in what was a clear goal-scoring opportunity but the centre referee chose to book him than send him off.

Mbarara captain Joseph Akandwanaho stood behind the ball in two freekicks but the resultant efforts were so disappointing.

As the first half clocked to half the half-hour mark, Pius Kagwa was calmly set up by Akandwanaho but the forward's end product put a good ball to waste.

In the 35th minute, Bright Anukani was forced off the pitch to be replaced by Marvin Youngman due to an injury.

Later in the second half, there was nothing much to point out as both sides fired blanks.

The point takes Vipers SC to seven points after two earlier back-to-back victories against Gaddafi FC and Arua Hill SC.

While Mbarara City will have mixed feelings having found chances but could not just guide the ball into the net. It is their second successive draw after NEC FC beat them on Matchday One.

Next, Mbarara will be away to Busoga United on Thursday, October 19 while Vipers host SC Villa on Friday, October 20.

How they lined up

Mbarara City XI: Ronald Mutebi (GK), Innocent Wafula, Henry Musisi, Karim Ramathan, Bakali Magumba, Francis Odongo, Yunus Sibira, Hussein Mwanje, Henry Kitegenyi, Joseph Akandwanaho, Pius Kaggwa

Vipers SC XI: Jack Komakech (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Patrick Mbowa, Livingston Mulondo, Richard Matovu, Siraje Sentamu, Abubakar Lawal, Bright Anukani, Yunus Sentamu, Milton Karisa, Muhammed Salem

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