The latest encounter of the Mutalaga Cup in Lweza saw Zana Mixed and Bweya Soccer Academy lock horns in a game that went down to the wire.
Jafar Mukisa found the back of the net for Zana Mixed, while Anthony Kibirige equalized for Bweya Soccer Academy, sending the teams into halftime tied at 1-1.
Second Half Drama Unfolds
The second half saw Bweya take the initiative, with Sula Ssegawa heading home from close range to put the academy in the lead.
Zana Mixed, however, refused to be deterred, with teenager Sanya Cena leading a spirited fightback as their captain. The towering defender displayed exceptional versatility, initiating attacks and thwarting Bweya’s advances.
Late Heroics Secure a Point for Zana Mixed
Zana Mixed’s persistence paid off in stoppage time when Derrick Ochienge unleashed a stunning long-range free kick. The perfectly placed shot from the right side sailed past the wall and into the top corner, leaving Bweya’s goalkeeper stranded and restoring parity for Zana Mixed.
Dramatic Penalty Claim and Sending Off
The closing moments of the match saw even more drama unfold. Zana Mixed claimed a penalty after a controversial incident involving Bweya’s Fred Muwagga, who received a red card for dissent just a minute before the final whistle.
Tournament Schedule
The Mutalaga Cup, sponsored by philanthropist Frank Mutalaga, will take a break on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, before resuming on Thursday, July 18th. There will be another break on Friday, July 19th.
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