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From a forced delay at kickoff, three red cards, a goal from the spot-kick and another off a deflected shot plus a soggy pitch, the game indeed delivered.
The hugely anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter between Express FC and leaders BUL FC lived up to the right billing despite it ending in a one-all stalemate.
From a forced delay at kickoff, three red cards, a goal from the spot-kick and another off a deflected shot plus a soggy pitch, the game indeed delivered.
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Kickoff between the two started over twenty minutes after a heavy downpour at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, on a Friday evening.
Eight minutes into the game, BUL grabbed a goal through left-back Nicholas Mwere off a massive deflection past goalkeeper Abdu Kimera.
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15:11 - 05.12.2023
STARS ABROAD Steven Sserwadda, New York Red Bulls part ways
The 21-year-old was out for two months and returned in May as New York Red Bulls 2 played New York City II, but sidelined again and has been out since.
Two minutes into added minutes of halftime, Isaac Wagoina restored parity for Express through a well-taken penalty.
Three minutes past the hour-mark, BUL defender Benon Tahomera was given matching orders after a reckless foul on Steven Ssenfuma.
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08:29 - 05.12.2023
Thomas Tuchel's massive praise for Burundi star Nestory Irankunda
However, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel, a wholesome fan of the attacker, confirmed where Irankunda will begin when he finally joins in.
Eight minutes later, his defensive partner Walter Ochora was also shown a direct red card to spur chaos on the BUL technical bench.
With the chaos getting tense, BUL deputy head coach Simeon Masaba was also sent for an early shower, while head coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko was shown a yellow card.
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13:20 - 05.12.2023
Zaga plotting to hurt his former employers Vipers
He returns to play against his former paymasters when the two tussle it out on Thursday at the St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende.
Despite the draw, BUL stayed top with 25 points in 10 games, and they will host NEC FC in their next game on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Express ascended seventh with 13 points in nine games, and they host SC Villa on Friday in their subsequent match.
In the other matches on the day, Nelson Senkatuka was yet again on the score-sheet as Soltilo Bright Stars drew 1-1 with Villa. Ivan Bogere netted the latter's leveller.
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12:12 - 05.12.2023
CECAFA U18: KCCA star nets Uganda into the final
The Morley Byekwaso-coached team edged the young Amavubi Stars 1-0 at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.
While Bright Stars moved to tenth with 11 points, Villa are now sixth on the 16-team log with 13.
On the other hand, the battle of strugglers between Wakiso Giants and Arua Hill SC ended in a 2-2 stalemate, as the two stayed 15th and 16th, with seven and five points, respectively.
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