James Odoch struggles

Express FC managed a point away to Gaddafi FC following a 1-1 draw on Tuesday afternoon at the Gaddafi arena in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

Winger Paul Musamali scored for the hosts in the first stanza while substitute Charles Musiige scored for the Red Eagles in the late minutes of the game.

The game started off on a low note but the hosts were more comfortable and took the lead on 15 minutes through a freekick by Paul Musamali after midfielder Yaya Mahad had fouled just outside the eighteen yard box.

The Red Eagles through winger Joseph Akandwanaho could have leveled matters but failed to flick George Senkaaba’s cross from the left in the 28th minute.

“Like i had said playing Gaddafi away was always going to be tough, their record at home is great and we conceded early but i am happy the boys kept the focus on and we managed to score and level the game, we have a lot we’ve learnt and we shall do better next time”. Express fc interim head coach James Odoch

Gaddafi FC kept at it and could have doubled their lead from the penalty spot after center referee Kasalirwe Lucky awarded a penalty after Murushid Juuko fouled Richard Basangwa in the box, up stepped Umaru Kyeyune but his effort kissed the post, bounced back into play and was cleared to safety and that signalled the end of the first period.

After the break the Red Eagles were more calm and passed the ball more but couldn’t penetrate the Gaddafi FC backline marshalled by veteran defender Isaac Isinde however James Odoch made another change in the 73rd minute bringing on Charles Musiige and Enock Ssebagala for Godfrey Lwesibawa and George Senkaaba respectively and the change proved effective.

James Odoch struggles

Joseph Akandwanaho’s long cross from the left was headed home by Charles Musiige in the 81st minute to level matters, even though the Red Eagles pushed harder for a winner, they could only manage a point.

Express fc will host URA FC in Wankulukuku while Gaddaffi fc will visit off form Villa.