Rines SS WFC registered a 2-1 victory to UCU Lady Cardinals in the FUFA Women Cup at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.

Rines claimed a spot in the final of the ongoing championship and will play the winner between She Corporates and Wakiso Hill.

To reach the mark, Rines held UCU in a two-all stalemate in the first round of the exciting fixture.

Jovia Nakagolo broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with an early strike to place the UCU Lady Cardinals in the driving seat.

Two minutes later, Nakagolo got another darling chance to extend the Lady Cardinals’ lead but Rines custodian made a stunning save.

In the 42nd minute, Shadia Nankya made a timely block to deny the hosts a leveller.

At the break, the visitors were in the lead thanks to their organised defending in the final minutes of the stanza.

In the 55th minute, the referee awarded the hosts a penalty that was greatly contested by the visitors.

The game was paused for around five minutes until both teams harmonised to continue with the action on the field of play.

Aminah Nabbabi converted from the spot in the 64th minute to restore parity for the hosts.

In the 71st minute, Nakagolo nearly regained the Lady Cardinals’ lead but the effort bounced off the frame.

Immaculate Odaru scored the winning goal for the hosts in added minutes to claim a hard-fought victory.

FUFA Women Cup
Sunday, June 9, 2024

UCU Lady Cardinals shared spoils with Rines WFC 1-1 in the FUFA Women Cup on Sunday.

The Lady Cardinals started on the front foot seeking an early goal, though the visitors’ backline matched the challenge.

In the 24th minute, Jovia Nakagolo was fouled in the area, but the centre referee waved the challenge, giving Rines a goal kick.

Four minutes later, Nakagolo fired the hosts ahead, breaking the deadlock as the crowd was sent to their feet.

From that point, the tides changed as Rines threw several bodies upfront, seeking a leveller.

On top of the hour, Amina Nababi scored the equaliser from the penalty spot.

Five minutes to the end of the game, Nakagolo nearly scored the winning goal, but her attempt bounced off the woodwork.

The two sides will meet for the second leg at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium to decide who will play the highly anticipated final.