The game between Mbarara City FC and SC Villa saw thrilling action both on and off the pitch as the two teams faced off on Wednesday at Kakyeka Stadium.
The game ended with four red cards and a war of words between the fans in the stands.
SC Villa who had two players and an official sent off eventually claimed a 2-0 win over the Ankole Lions who also had a player shown marching orders. This was the Jogoos first victory over Mbarara City at their ground in six attempts.
SC Villa captain on the day, David Owori, centre back Geoffrey Lubangakane and goalkeeping coach Yusuf Ssenyonjo were all sent off.
On the other hand, Mbarara City FC were also reduced to ten men with Saddick Nasur shown marching orders.
The first half saw limited opportunities for either side but the drama came right after the break.
First, SC Villa opened the scores through substitute Aslam Ssemakula who replaced Barasa Mangoli just before the start of the second half.
It took him only two minutes to fire the Jogoos into the lead with Patrick Jonah Kakande setting him up.
In the 50th minute, hell broke loose, escalting into tension both on and off the pitch.
Referee Henry Musisi sent off Mbarara City player Alhamad Sadik Nasur in the 52nd minute for a wreckless foul on Sula ‘Malouda’ Matovu.
Villa skipper Owori was sent off at the same time for unsporting behavior when he shoved Nasur to the ground after fouling Matovu.
SC Villa Goalkeeping Coach Yusuf Ssenyonjo was sent off in the 59th minute. Eight minutes later, defender Lubangakene who had earlier been booked in the 20th minute was shown a second yellow card and also sent off, reducing the Jogoos to nine players.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, the visitors doubled their advantage fifteen minutes from time with Mbarara City defender Martin Owalamu connecting into his own net.
The win takes SC Villa to sixth place on 36 points while remain 13th on 23 points, just four above the drop zone.
