The western rivalry between Mbarara City and Kitara FC continued as the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the second round meeting of the Uganda Premier league season at the Royal Park on Friday.
The results marked the fifth draw in the six league meeting between the sides, with Mbarara having won once and Kitara still seeking for their first victory in this fixture .
Two penalties for both sides through Patrick Kaddu (Kitara) and Henry Kitegenyi led to the goals.
Patrick Kaddu smartly converted to give Kitara the lead after opportunity came in the 47th minute when Jude Ssemugabi was brought down in the box by Owalamu.
Ronald Otti fouled Kitegenyi in the forbidden area resulting into a penalty for the visitors. Kitegenyi levelled from the spot with fifteen minutes to play.
The visitors almost found the second before Kazindula’s goal bound set piece was saved by Kusiima Chrispas.
Kitara missed a golden chance in the final minutes when Etoju’s long range shot sailed across the goal mouth.
The result saw Kitara move to 29 points, but dropped to the 6th position after 20 games so far. For Mbarara City, it was vital point in their fight to avoid the drop zone. They now moved to 22 points in the 13th position.
Starting Lineups
Kitara FC – Chrispus Kusiima GK, Frank Tumwesigye, Arthur Kiggundu, Jude Ssemugabi, Ronald Otti, Benjamin Nyakoojo, Fred Amaku, Titus Ssematimba, David Ndibabwe, Lazaro Bwambale, Henry Patrick Kaddu
Mbarara City – Abdul Kimera GK, Edward Namaasa, Martin Owalamu, Bernard Ndifuna, Francis Odongo, Stephen Othieno, Seiri Arigumaho, Nasur Almahad Sadik, Hamza Mulambuzi, Wycliffe Ahumuza, Jimmy Ndalambi
