The third match day of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup 2024 delivered an intense spherical of soccer motion throughout varied venues, with a mixture of victories, attracts, and dramatic moments that stored followers on the sting of their seats.
Busiki 2-1 Budiope: Gayanda Brace Restores Busiki’s Winning Ways
After a troublesome 2-0 loss of their opening fixture in opposition to Bugweri, MTN Busoga Masaza Cup holders Busiki Chiefdom bounced again with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Budiope at Namutumba Playground. The win was essential for Busiki’s hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals, and it got here after a scoreless first half marred by sloppy play below heavy rain.
The second half noticed a extra full of life efficiency from each side, with end-to-end motion that culminated in Isa Gayanda’s left-footed volley within the sixtieth minute. The objective got here after Budiope goalkeeper Musa Matende mishandled a teasing cross from Busiki’s left-back Araabu Tibita.
Budiope responded quarter-hour later with a shocking 25-yard equalizer from winger Hakim Gadimba. However, the match took a contentious flip within the 82nd minute when Budiope followers stormed the pitch, protesting the referee’s resolution to cancel out Umaru Balusilye’s potential go-ahead objective. Security intervened, and after play resumed, Gayanda struck once more within the 88th minute, securing the win for Busiki and sending the house crowd into jubilation.
Busiki’s coach, Dennis Watuke, praised the followers for his or her help and promised a fair higher efficiency within the return fixture in opposition to Budiope. “I’m pleased for our followers who got here in massive numbers in opposition to a crew that gave us a tough time at present. But I promise to place up a significantly better efficiency after we go to Budiope as we purpose to qualify for the quarter-finals,” Watuke mentioned.
Budiope’s coach, Isa Kifuuwa, expressed his disappointment with the referee’s resolution however remained looking forward to enchancment of their subsequent match. “Today we had been undone by the referee’s resolution, however we hope to enhance within the subsequent fixture,” Kifuuwa mentioned.
Kigulu 1-1 Bunha: Late Drama as Mutebe Saves the Day
At Iganga Saza Ground, Bunha FC’s Karim Mutebe emerged because the hero with a late equalizer that salvaged a 1-1 draw in opposition to Kigulu FC. Mutebe struck within the 89th minute, leveling the rating after lacking a number of earlier alternatives to seek out the again of the online.
Kigulu had taken an early lead within the twelfth minute by means of Ismail Tumubula, who had a number of possibilities to increase their benefit, together with a missed free header within the twenty ninth minute. Despite the missed alternatives, Kigulu held on to their slim lead till Mutebe’s late thunderbolt dashed their hopes of a win.
Bunha Coach Charles Sande was happy along with his crew’s resilience, whereas Kigulu’s coach, Balikowa Hamid, acknowledged the challenges confronted and vowed to accentuate coaching forward of the following matches. The draw left Kigulu and Bunha with shared factors of their Bukowe group, the place Luuka additionally performed out a 1-1 draw in opposition to Bukooli Bugiri at Hindocha Primary School.
Other Results
Elsewhere, Bulamogi secured a slender 1-0 victory over Bugweri Entuudhi at Namwiwa Primary School, whereas Bunhole Bunanumba edged Bukono 1-0 at Bugadde Primary School. Buzaaya additionally claimed a 1-0 win in opposition to Bukooli Namayingo at Lwanyama Primary School, rounding off a day full of tightly contested matches throughout the area.
The third match day of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup 2024 demonstrated the aggressive spirit and drama that followers have come to count on from the event. With every crew preventing for a spot within the quarter-finals, the stakes are solely getting greater because the competitors progresses.
