University Football League | Result
- Africa Renewal 1-2 Bishop Stuart
Bishop Stuart secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against Africa Renewal in University Football League encounter on Thursday evening.
Bishop Stuart came out of the blocks early seeking to get an early goal away from home.
Africa Renewal’s defender Mark Talemwa made a goal line clearance in the 25th minute keeping the home side safe.
Five minutes later, Aldo Agaba was presented with a wonderful opportunity in the goal area but the forward hit the ball above the frame.
Victor Ayebazibwe broke the deadlock in the 14th minute after being set up by Arode Ayesiga’s timely through pass.
Two minutes later, Ayesiga doubled the visitors’ lead with a thunderous strike that left everyone amused.
Bishop Stuart kept throwing bodies upfront in search for yet another goal but the hosts responded emphatically thus limiting damage.
Simon Ejemu scored a consolation fot the hosts in the 72nd minute after a defensive mix up in Bishop Stuart’s goal area.
Isaac Agaba nearly gave the hosts an equaliser in the 83rd minute but the Bishop Stuart’s custodian was equal to the challenge.
Africa Renewal put up a massive fight but it was not enough to pick any positive out of the highly contested encounter.
