Two matches yield 17 goals in Uganda Cup round 32 as URA outwits Nyamityobora

Posted on Feb 12, 2020
By Ssekamatte Vicent

The two fixtures played today 12th February, 2020 at the round of 32 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup have seen 17 goals scored as the Tax Collectors "URA FC" whitewashed Mbarara side Nyamityobora 8:3 in and eleven goal thriller.

The other thrilling encounter was at Kavumba recreation ground as joint record champions Express FC (10x along with KCCA FC) bowed out of the tournament after a 3:3 stalemate was followed by a 4:3 penalty shootout exit by Maroons FC.

At the Arena of Visions, URA FC went wild against Nyamityobora putting 8 past them conceding 3 meaning Sam Ssimbwa's side has scored 12 goals in two fixtures in Uganda Cup this season having won 4:0 against Lugazi at the round of 64.

Daniel Isiagi scored a hatrick in the 20',27', 41' with another hat-trick coming from Shafic Kagimu 30',36, 80', Joachim Ojera 31', and Cromwell Rwithiomio in the 86th minute.

At Kavumba recreation ground, Express FC drew 3:3 with Maroons, the home side scored through Frank Kalanda 5', Frank Ssenyondo 54', Disan Galiwango 90+2' whereas Maroons' goals were from David Ndihabwe 10', Okello Maxwell 39', Steven Mukwala 90+2'. The Red Army bowed out of the tournament after a 5:4 penalty shootouts.

URA FC and Maroons FC join Proline, Wakiso Giants and Tooro United in the round of 16.

Uganda Cup fixtures continues on;

Thursday, 13th February 2020.

UPDF Vs Busia Young – Bombo Barracks.

Friday, 14th February 2020.

Dove Vs Water – Katushabe Grounds, Masindi.

Mbarara City Vs FHL – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.

Bright Stars Vs Free Stars – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso.

Saturday, 15th February 2020.

KCCA Vs Bukedea TC – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

Kitara Vs Luwero United – Kigaya Ground, Hoima.

Light SS Vs Bugamba – Soroti Grounds.