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BUL FC played out a 1-1 draw with Busoga United at Kakindu stadium in the Jinja derby that saw three penalties on Friday, one was saved.

Simeon Masaba’s side opened the scoring midway the first half with an outstanding spot kick from Ibrahim Kazindula and they defended brilliantly throughout the opening period and restricted the hosts to very little in front of goal.

But Busoga did level the game in the second half through Laban Tibita’s strike also from the spot as both sides shared the spoils.

It was however not the best start for a derby with nothing of note to bring the atmosphere to life although there were thrills as the game phased out.

While it took long for BUL to settle, the first opportunity of the evening fell to the hosts when the Eastern Giants were caught in possession high up the pitch, which allowed Busoga to thread to Rashid Mpata, whose close-range effort flew over the bar.

The home side then continued to threaten and came close once again through Peter Onzima whose inviting cross sailed wide.

The Eastern Giants had to wait until the 22nd minute to create a realistic goal scoring opportunity – Ibrahim Nsimbe combined with Ibrahim Mugulusi to release Reagan Kalyowa on the left but the youngster lost his balance before unleashing a shot.

A little while after and following a free kick situation, Ronald Otti was hurled to ground and the referee awarded a penalty to the Eastern Giants which needed three minutes to be taken after tempers hit a high mark on the pitch.

Kazindula however held his breath and planted a cool one beyond Michael Lutaaya to give BUL the lead.

Their eagerness to double the advantage saw them become more dangerous as the first half progressed, and they were unfortunate not to score a second six minutes off the half hour when Hillary Onek’s sublime free kick was brushed wide by Kazindula.

Busoga hit back in the second half after Kazindula was penalized for a handball in the box to allow Laban Tibita to equalize for the hosts from the spot on 51 minutes.

They almost went ahead two minutes after the hour, after Richard Ayiko gifted another penalty to the hosts when he shoved Peter Onzima in the forbidden area.

But this time Saidi Keni stood too big between the uprights to deny Tibita a brace with a comfortable save.

As the game wore on, there were promising moments for each side to win it all but they all held their rear sides tight to share the points. The result grants the Eastern Giants the chance to remain 5th on the table after 22 rounds with 31 points.

Bright Stars will be the next opponent for BUL next week on Friday.

Starting XI:

Saidi Keni(GK), Walter Ochora, Richard Ayiko, Ronald Otti, Pascal Ngobi, Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi (Richard Wandyaka 60′),Ibrahim Kazindula (Anthony Mayanja 65′), Hillary Onek, Reagan Kalyowa (Martin Aprem 60′), Ibrahim Nsimbe.

Substitutes:

Tom Ikara,Vicent Zziwa, Aggrey Madoi, George Kasonko.

Goals from John Rogers Okumu made it a frustrating evening for the Eastern Giants as Onduparaka came out 2-0 winners at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.

It was a better start for BUL in terms of possession but they rarely found away passed Mathias Okello in Onduparaka’s goal on Tuesday.

Ibrahim Mugulusi’s well taken corner was cleared in the early moments of the game before Okello punched out another by Ibrahim Kazindula midway the first half.

The hosts improved marginally going forward and almost took the lead on 19 minutes when Nathan Oloro swung in a cross but Williams Gama was seconds late to connect.

They however did break the deadlock soon through John Rogers Okumu seven minutes to the break.

And despite coach Simeon Masaba calling changes to his side after the break, Onduparaka stretched their lead as Okumu completed his brace on 53 minutes and this proved to be the final stroke despite all the efforts from BUL to overturn the fortunes.

The Eastern Giants have remained third on the table despite the result with 30 points, ten behind leaders SC Villa after 20 matches.

The next outing will be against Express on Saturday at FUFA technical centre in Njeru.

Starting XI:

Tom Ikara(GK), Richard Ayiko, Douglas Muganga (Paul Ssekulima), Walter Ochora, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Kazindula (Emmanuel Kalyowa), Ibrahim Mugulusi (Samuel Ssekamatte 46′), Hillary Onek, Martin Aprem (Anthony Mayanja), Richard Wandyaka, Ibrahim Nsimbe.

Unused substitutes:

Emmanuel Kalyowa (GK), Aggrey Madoi, George Kasonko

BUL FC have settled for a point following a disappointing barren stalemate at FUFA technical center in the Jinja derby against Gaddafi on Wednesday.

It’s now three draws and two losses for the Eastern Giants in five matches of the second round.

They enjoyed the greater share of possession and chances after the interval albeit without making the most important breakthrough.

Both sides went into the break all square after neither side could find the opening goal in the quiet first 45 minutes.

The Eastern Giants controlled possession in the half but could not create an opportunity of note, as the Soldier boys did a good job defending their penalty area.

Joel Madondo came close for the visitors inside six minutes, but his weak effort was stopped by Saidi Keni.

It took BUL until the 9th minute to have their first effort in the game.

Following a clean exchange between Martin Aprem, Richard Wandyaka and Ibrahim Nsimbe in Gaddafi’s area, Ibrahim Mugulusi was chanced to have a go at goal but sent his low drive wide.

Simeon Massa’s side was then compelled to make a change midway the stanza when goalkeeper Saidi Keni was forced off with an injury, with Tom Ikara assuming the duties between the posts.

The contest was certainly in need of a spark – and with both sides making a couple of changes upon the resumption, the game breathed some life although it was not enough to hit the expectations of the derby.

In the closing stages of the game, Aprem had two chances to break the deadlock. His first came six minutes to the hour mark but he hesitated to volley the ball in a blink, while his flipped effort a few moments later missed the target by inches.

Samuel Ssekamatte was the next to have a sight of goal for the Eastern Giants as they came close again, but his header off Hillary Onek’s lofted ball into the box just cut across the face of the goal.

BUL remained on the front foot, pressing Gaddafi in their own half with intent and in the additional minutes after the 90, Onek thought he hard won it all for his side but his goal was cancelled for a foul on the opponent’s goalkeeper.

The result has left BUL in the third place with 30 points after 19 matches.

Next is a trip to Arua for an engagement with Onduparaka at the Green Light stadium come fourth of April.

Starting XI:

Saidi Keni (Tom Ikara – GK 35′), Aggrey Madoi, Walter Ochora, Ibrahim Kazindula (Paul Ssekamatte), Ibrahim Mugulusi (Emmanuel Kalyowa), Douglas Muganga, Richard Wandyaka (Anthony Mayanja), Pascal Ngobi, Hillary Onek, Martin Aprem, Ibrahim Nsimbe (Paul Ssekulima).

Unused substitutes:

George Kasonko, Richard Ayiko