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Derrick Akampurira
Western Area League leaders SC Volcanoes (Mutolere SC) dropped their first factors of their FUFA Western regional league after a dominant 15 match profitable streak following a dramatic 1-1 derby encounter in opposition to Gorilla Highlands Sports activities Membership at Mashaka Playground in Kisoro District, a match pulled hundreds of followers.
Each groups arrived on the venue as early as 3 PM forward of the scheduled 4 PM kickoff. Nevertheless, the match began late at 4:25 PM after referees reportedly arrived delayed.
From kickoff, SC Volcanoes confirmed sturdy solidarity with their supporters who had turned up in giant numbers for the a lot anticipated derby conflict.
The opening minutes have been balanced as each side cautiously managed possession and tried to maintain the ball protected. Gorilla Highlands SC registered the primary actual try after incomes a free kick, however the shot from their shirt quantity 12 was off course ,SC Volcanoes responded with harmful attacking actions orchestrated by Muheirwe Devis (7) and defender Ikooza Derrick (6), who linked properly with striker Lukyamuzi Julius (9), however the transfer was dominated out for a marginal offside.
Volcanoes continued urgent with composed passing from midfielder Magende (22), who fed skillful winger Ndahura (8). The teen dribbled into Gorilla Highlands SC penalty territory, however strong defending from Prince (12) and Michael (4) denied him from continuing additional.
Within the thirtieth minute, Gorilla Highlands’ Sembuya (8), alongside Kawenja, gained possession inside Volcanoes’ space and launched a harmful assault, however defender Tumusime Henry stood agency to cease the threatening motion. Each groups remained disciplined defensively, forcing the primary half to finish goalless.
After the break, SC Volcanoes returned with attacking intent, looking aggressively for the opener by way of Lukyamuzi Julius, however Gorilla Highlands defenders repeatedly repelled their makes an attempt.
Within the 62nd minute, Volcanoes made tactical substitutions with captain Mandela Alex (12) and Muheirwe Devis (7) making manner for Sunny (11) and Shaban (14).
The substitutions injected contemporary vitality into the Volcanoes assault. Ndahura (8), Fiat (4), Shaban (14), and Sunny (11) mixed properly in a number of attacking sequences, however Gorilla Highlands remained compacted and arranged on the again.
Within the seventieth minute, Lukyamuzi Julius practically broke the impasse after beating the final defender, however Gorilla Highlands’ goalkeeper produced a crucially gorgeous save by punching the ball away.
SC Volcanoes lastly discovered the breakthrough within the 89th minute when defender Ikooza Derrick delivered a protracted go to Shaban, who crossed into the field for Lukyamuzi Julius who broke the impasse with first objective giving Sc Volcanoes a 1-0 lead.
Regardless of conceding late, Gorilla Highlands refused to give up. Deep into stoppage time at 90+4 minutes, Maniraguha Junior surprised the house crowd with a dramatic equalizer to drive the derby right into a 1-1 draw.
Within the first spherical assembly on the identical venue, SC Volcanoes had thrashed Gorilla Highlands 6-0. Nevertheless, the second derby leg proved much more aggressive.
The draw retains SC Volcanoes on the prime of the Western Area League desk with 46 factors and a objective distinction of 39, whereas Gorilla Highlands Sports activities Membership stay sixth with 15 factors and a objective distinction of minus 6 .
Talking after the match, Gorilla Highlands head coach Mukiibi Sulaiman admitted his facet has struggled all through the season however promised supporters improved performances subsequent season.
He added that the derby outcome mirrored the depth and expertise anticipated from a house rivalry.
In the meantime, SC Volcanoes assistant coach Serumanga Gavi Brian expressed disappointment with the outcome, saying the group had focused all three factors. He famous that accidents and sickness affecting key gamers together with Alijuuna (5) and Babuji amongst others weakened the group defensively.
Serumanga additionally described the derby as a tough encounter.
He assured followers that the group stays targeted forward of their remaining fixtures in opposition to Kihiihi Younger Boys and away to Rwenshama FC, in addition to the upcoming playoffs for qualification to the FUFA Huge League.
The handover of the topped western area league trophy was rescheduled on the Sc volcanoes final dwelling match in opposition to Kihihi younger boys scheduled on twenty fourth might 2026 at Mashaka playgrounds in kisoro district.
