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StarTimes Uganda Premier League record holders SC Villa tightened their grip on the summit after a narrow 1-0 victory over Soltilo Bright Stars FC on Tuesday at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
StarTimes Uganda Premier League record holders SC Villa tightened their grip on the summit after a narrow 1-0 victory over Soltilo Bright Stars FC on Tuesday at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Charles Bbaale netted the evening's sole goal in the second half to extend Jogoo's tally to 40 points after 20 matches.
The scoreline could have been more significant for the hosts, but they failed to fully capitalize on the mammoth chances they created on the evening.
In the opening stanza, Joseph Kafumbe should have found an early opener in the ninth minute, but Bright Stars' goalkeeper Sanon Mulabi denied him with a stunning save.
Bbaale then missed another for Villa in the 17th minute as he headed wide an excellent cross from Tabu Oryem to leave it tied.
The evening's only goal arrived in the 72nd minute, as Bbaale placed a well-laid ball by substitute Ivan Sserubiri to the far post, beating Mulabi, to wrap Villa's fifth successive victory.
On the other hand, the result means Bright Stars have been condemned to a third consecutive defeat and have stayed flat in 10th with 24 points after 19 matches.
In over a week, the Mwererwe-based outfit suffered 1-0 and 2-0 defeats to UPDF FC and URA FC, respectively, albeit without scoring a goal.
While Villa will be a way to Wakiso Giants FC in their next match on April 08, Bright Stars will, on the other hand, play host to Gaddafi FC a day earlier.
How they lined up
Villa: Martin Elungat (GK), Joseph Kafumbe, Kenneth Semakula, Travis Mutyaba, Charles Bbaale, Tabu Oryem, Gift Fred (c), Edward Masembe, Hassan Musana, David Owori, Davis Ssekajja.
Substitutions: Fred Agandu, Patrick Kakande, Ivan Sserubiri, Benson Muhindo, Umar Lutalo, Ssembalirwa, Richard Kiwanuka.
Bright Stars: Sanon Mulabi (GK), Warren Buule, Cleophaa Fiat, Ibrahim Kasinde, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Loki, Denis Omony Kaka, Derick Kiggundu, Noordin Bunjo, Gideon Etou.
Substitutions: Shamran Kamya, Joseph Kaziro, Ivan Kitimbo, Andrew Kyambadde, Sam Ssenyonjo, Ashraf Mulindi
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