Isabirye gets off the mark as URA grinds victory over resolute Soltilo Bright Stars
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Ivan Ahimbisibwe pounced on a Moses Aliro low cross at the stroke of halftime to give Alex Isabirye’s men a deserved lead going into the break Kavumba.
It was the Tax collectors who dominated proceeds from the onset and only what was lacking was a goal to prove their intent.
New URA FC tactician Alex Isabirye was seeking reprive from his team’s opening day loss to KCCA whereas Bright Stars were intending to build on their impressive away stalemate with Wakiso Giants.
The URA coach rung a few changes to the line up that started the match against KCCA with the biggest inclusions being new signing Isma Mugulusi and Hudu Mulikyi.
Mugulusi proved why many predicted him to be one of the biggest signings of the season with mesmerising dictation of play in midfied and a series defense splitting passes.
Soltilo Bright stars after falling behind at half time made a few tactical changes which saw Marvin Youngman and Nurdine Bunjo gain their footing.
The hosts mounted a serious challenge to atleast salvage a point but Derrick Ochan in the URA goal proved why he deserves the number one pair of gloves at the expense of Denis Otim with match winning saves against Bunjo, Youngman and Senkatuuka.
Bruno Bunyaga and Joseph Semujju had come on early for Ibrahim Tusubira and Emmanuel Okech respectively for URA.
The two teams will return to action on match day three with URA hosting Mbarara City at Nakivubo the 28th of September, whereas Bright Stars will visit Police FC at Kavumba.
Other results on Friday 20th 2024
BUL 1-1 KCCA FC
Maroons 2-3 Wakiso Giants
Soltilo Bright Stars 0-1 URA FC
Mbarara city 0-0 Police FC