URA edge Kataka in seven-goal thriller
David GOMBE
Sam Ssimbwa’s URA FC edged Kataka FC 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller at the Bukedea Comprehensive Sports Complex in the Uganda Premier League contest played on Tuesday.
Denis Kisiriko gave the Tax Collectors the lead after just 4 minutes before Moses Aliro made it 2-0 four minutes later.
Kataka fought back with goals from Martin Wambi in the 38th minute and Ali Sentamu in the 43rd minute to level matters at 2-2 going into the break.
Nelson Senkatuka restored URA’s lead in the 56th minute, but Richard Lempani equalised for Kataka in the 68th minute.
Abraham Tusubira scored the winner for the tax men in the 85th minute to secure all three points for Alex Isabirye’s side.
The results sees URA prevail to their third consecutive win under the stewardship of Ssimbwa following wins against UPDF FC and Vipers SC.
The tax collectors are now eighth on the league table with 13 points they have so far collected this term in nine games while Kataka remains winless with 3 points and in 17th position.
In the other game played on Wednesday, KCCA FC powered 3-0 past Maroons to register their sixth consecutive win as well as closing the gap on leaders BUL FC. KCCA FC are now fifth on the standings with 19 points.
