Tremendous-Sub Asiki rescues level for Kitara in Villa stalemate

David GOMBE

Second-half substitute Crispus Asiki scored a last-gasp equalizer as Kitara FC salvaged some extent in a 1-1 draw in opposition to SC Villa at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Saturday.

Debutant Andrew Okumu had given the 17-time champions the right begin, giving Villa the lead within the eighth minute to ship the house followers into raptures.

George Ssenkaaba, going through his former paymasters, had an excellent likelihood to stage issues for the guests halfway by way of the primary half however his effort was acrobatically cleared off the road by Simon Ssemayange.

Villa ought to have put the sport to mattress within the second half. Reagan Mpande had a golden alternative to double the lead after being fed by star man Patrick Kakande, however fluffed his traces.

Substitute Andrew Otim additionally fired over the bar from one other inviting ball by Kakande because the Jogoos pushed for a second.

On the different finish, Kabon Dwelling had his effort crash in opposition to the submit within the closing levels after a uncommon mistake from Villa goalkeeper David Lukwago, a warning signal for Zeljko Kovacevic males.

Strain lastly paid off for Kitara within the closing minute. Asiki rose highest to go residence the leveller from a pinpoint cross, incomes the Royals a deserved level.

Villa subsequent face URA FC on Thursday, September 3 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, whereas Kitara flip their consideration to the CAF Confederation Cup after they face Mogadishu Metropolis Membership on Sunday, September 6.

Saturday Outcomes Spherical-Up

Elsewhere on Matchday One:
– KCCA FC 0-2 NEC FC– Lugogo derby shock
– Police FC 1-0 Mbarara Metropolis
– Lugazi FC 2-1 Kigezi HomeBoyz
– Blacks Energy 1-0 Ntugasaze FC– At Hoima Metropolis Stadium