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SC Volcanoes earned vital three elements after defeating Kabale Metropolis FC 1–0 in a FUFA Western Regional League 2026 match carried out at Kabale Municipal Stadium.
SC Volcanoes, additionally known as Mutolere SC, travelled to Kabale earlier inside the day and arrived on the stadium at exactly 1:00 PM ahead of the 4:00 PM scheduled kickoff.
From the opening minutes, SC Volcanoes confirmed early dominance and pushed Kabale Metropolis into their half of the pitch whatever the hosts making an attempt plenty of prolonged balls forward.
All through the primary half, Kabale Metropolis tried to hunt out openings via assaults led by their captain Kada (shirt amount 10), Paddy (shirt amount 11), and striker Owanyi (shirt amount 9). Nonetheless, the SC Volcanoes safety, marshalled by Alunna (shirt amount 5) Bafana ( shirt amount 3) and Derrick (shirt amount 6), remained secure and denied Kabale Metropolis any clear prospects heading in the right direction.
The sturdy defensive present ensured the first half ended goalless.
Inside the second half, SC Volcanoes elevated the tempo and maintained extreme ball possession whereas persevering with to hunt for the breakthrough. Prolonged passes from defender Derrick (shirt amount 6) connecting with Ronaldo (shirt amount 7) and Sunny (shirt amount 11) created plenty of attacking options.
Whatever the stress, Kabale Metropolis goalkeeper Akankunda produced numerous spectacular saves to deny SC Volcanoes taking the lead as a result of the visitors missed plenty of prospects.
The turning degree bought right here midway via the second half when Alex Mandela was launched instead, bringing up to date energy to the SC Volcanoes midfield and assault.
Inside the 86th minute, Mandela Alex made the decisive impression when he opened the netting with headed goal from a nook kick to current SC Volcanoes a 1–0 lead, a goal that finally sealed the victory.
Speaking after the match, the SC Volcanoes captain and match-day changer Alex Mandela, said he was fully blissful to achieve the hard-fought goal after coming off the bench.
He well-known that he had missed the sooner match in opposition to Kihihi ensuing from illness nevertheless was blissful to return and contribute to the workforce’s victory.
He added that the membership stays devoted to giving their best as they proceed working within the path of competing in larger nationwide leagues.
Coach Rukanga Clif, the Kabale metropolis fc Head coach beneficial the workforce’s followers who attended the match, noting that their presence contributes to the enlargement of soccer regionally.
He described the match as aggressive and beneficial his avid gamers for his or her dedication and power.
The coach moreover often called on referees to remain truthful {{and professional}} of their alternatives, emphasizing that fairness is important for sustaining the integrity of soccer in Uganda.
Coach Cliff moreover added that the match marked Kabale Metropolis’s first sport of the second spherical and praised his avid gamers for troublesome league leaders SC Volcanoes until the last word minutes.
Whatever the consequence, he expressed confidence in his workforce, noting that Kabale Metropolis, presently fifth on the desk, will proceed working laborious in upcoming matches as they goal to compete for promotion to Enormous league.
Nonetheless, SC Volcanoes head coach Patrick Ochan praised his avid gamers, educating staff, and administration for securing one different vital victory that retains the workforce on the prime of the desk.
Coach Ochan described the game as very intense, noting that many avid gamers from every teams know each other correctly since they’ve beforehand carried out soccer inside the Kabale house, making the encounter actually really feel like a derby.
Whatever the highly effective contest, he said a really highly effective issue was securing the three elements.
Regarding accidents, the coach revealed plenty of who picked the accidents are recovering, whereas April who was injured by way of the match in opposition to Kihihi has now moreover returned to the squad with Babujji presently unavailable ensuing from family points, whereas others travelled home nevertheless the rest of the squad stays match and ready for selection.
Coach Ochan moreover thanked the followers for his or her continued help, describing them as a result of the workforce’s twelfth participant and urged them to take care of backing the membership.
He added that SC Volcanoes will proceed working laborious to appreciate constructive outcomes and invited supporters to attend their subsequent match in opposition to Asante Fc at Mashaka Playground subsequent Sunday at 4:00 PM in kisoro district.
In addition to, SC Volcanoes president Dr. Martin Mbonye addressed the avid gamers after the match and congratulated the avid gamers, coaches, and administration for the hard-fought victory.
Dr. Mbonye praised the workforce’s dedication and dedication on the pitch and thanked the administration for the mandatory work completed behind the scenes to ensure the workforce stays correctly organized and aggressive.
He moreover beneficial the educating staff for developing a sturdy and aggressive squad and impressed the workforce to proceed sustaining self-discipline and focus as they pursue greater success in the end.
Within the meantime with the victory Volcanoes will proceed to information the desk with 33 elements, whereas Kabale metropolis stays at 13 elements in accordance with desk standings.
