URA FC and the reigning champions SC Villa settled for a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
This marked the second consecutive draw match in which record champions have dropped points following goalless draw against Kitara at Wakulukuku stadium.
The tax collectors took an early lead against through forward Laban Tibiita after the visitors’ defence failure to clear the resultant free kick from Moses Aliro far left corner.
Tax collectors went into the break with a 1-0 lead where neither side showed much attacking intent.
In the late hours of the game the reigning champions SC Villa levelled the maters through Sam Semayange to share points this night.
The draw leaves URA with 45 points, placing them fourth in the 16-team league, while Villa remains seventh with 38 points on Uganda Premier League table.
In their next fixtures, URA will travel to face Lugazi FC in Najjembe stadium while SC Villa takes on KCCA FC at Wakulukuku stadium.
URA FC Starting Lineup
GK Denis Otim, Enock Walusimbi (C) Norman Namanya, Moses Okabo Aliro, Laban Tibiita, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Amisi Bwangani, Faizo Matovu, Joshua Letti Lubwama, Joseph Ssemujju, Ibrahim Wamannah
SC Villa Starting Lineup
GK Braddy Wokorach, Kaka Omony, Tonny Atukunda, Charles Lwanga, Aslam Semakula, Elvis Ngonde, Ashiraf Mulindi, Simon Semayange, Reagan Mpande, Frank Mulimi, Mungoli Barasa
