CECAFA 2015: Second Semi-final
HT: Ethiopia 0-0 Uganda
The semifinal match of the CECAFA 2015 Senior Challenge Cup between Uganda Cranes and the Ethiopia’s Walia Stars is goalless at half time at a fully packed Addis Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia.
In a lively encounter of the opening 45 minutes, Uganda has so far been the dominant side.
Striker Frank Kalanda marking his first start of the tournament shot wide of goal with a left footed effort in the opening 60 seconds.
Kalanda then set up Miya in the 11th minute and the Ugandan captain tested the goalkeeper to earn Uganda’s first corner of the game.
On the quarter hour mark, Ethiopia had a first attack on goal when the big framed forward, Ramkel Lok shot narrowly wide of Isma Watenga’s goal posts.
Come the 17th minute, Uganda earned their second corner of the game and shortly after, midfielder Ivan Ntege fouled Mamo and the resultant free kick was parried out of goal for the hosts’ opening corner.
Benard Muwanga had two efforts at goal within two minutes. The first a weak left footed effort before the second flew wide of goal.
Miya had a shot fly high over the bar a minute after the half hour in Uganda’s other chance.
Hard working midfielder, Ivan Ntege has picked a caution for a late foul five minutes to the break.
Muhammed Naser, featuring as a lone striker has been engulfed by the Ugandan defenders.
The second half will definitely call for a few tactical changes from the two sides as either side seeks for a break through to the finals where they will face Rwanda.
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismail Watenga (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Denis Okot, Richard Kasagga, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Frank Kalanda, Erisa Sekisambu, Ceasar Okhuti and Miya Faruku (Capt)
Subs: Mathias Kigonya (GK), Keziron Kizito, Joseph Nsubuga, Nelson Senkatuuka, Shafiq Bakaki, Isaac Muleme, Muzamir Mutyaba, Hassan Dazol Waswa, James Alitho (GK)
Ethiopia XI: Abel Mamo, Nejib Sani, Anteneh Tesfaye, Aschalew Tamane, Zekariyas Tuji, Ellyas Mamo,Ramkel Lok, Aschalew Girma, Panom Gathuoch, Beneyam Belay,Mohammed Naser
Subs: Yidnekachew Kidane (G.K), Belahilu Girma, Yihun Endashaw, Addisu Tesfaye, Yared Bayeh, Bereket Yishak
