David GOMBE
Reigning Stanbic Uganda Cup champions Vipers SC have progressed to the semifinals of the 52nd model of the rivals following their shootout victory over NEC FC.
The Venoms wished a 4-3 shootout win after a goalless stalemate in common time and extra-time throughout the contest that was carried out on the MTN Omondi Stadium on Good Friday.
Abdul Karim Watambala, Yunus Sentamu, Hillary Mukundane and Milton Karisa scored for the holders throughout the tense shootout whereas Enock Luyima had his kick saved by NEC goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo.
For NEC, Warren Buule and Pius Obuya failed to achieve from 12 yards whereas Hakim Wandera, Ronald Innocent Media and Ssebwalunyo scored the three penalties for the 2024 rivals runners up.
Vipers keep who obtained a Cup double last season keep not off course for a second consecutive double triumph.
Within the meantime, URA FC will on Saturday host KCCA FC throughout the completely different quarterfinal at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo.
On Easter Sunday, Kitara FC who obtained the rivals in 2024 will deal with joint file champions Particular FC at Royals Park in Butema.
9 time winners SC Villa will climax the quarterfinal stage with their go to to this yr’s darkish horses Glad Boyz Kagaba who’re the one non-topflight facet nonetheless throughout the rivals.
