Milton Karisa scored late to help Vipers Sports Club defeat SC Villa in the Uganda Cup Monday night. He tapped home a rebound after goalkeeper Jeans Brady Wokorach mishandled Watambala's long-range shot. The goal came with just two minutes left in regular time. Villa played defensively most of the game, hoping for penalty shootouts. Their plan failed when Karisa found the net.
Vipers had other chances before scoring. Nicolas Wadada hit the goalpost with an attempt that almost went in, and Karisa missed an opportunity from close range. Wokorach made impressive saves against Watambala as Vipers kept attacking. The win puts Vipers into the semifinals along with KCCA and Kitara. The fourth semifinal spot will go to either Police or Kataka, who play Tuesday afternoon at Kavumba Recreation Center.
Both teams fielded strong lineups for the important match. Vipers brought Karisa off the bench to start the second half when he replaced Isaac Ogwang. The substitute made the difference with his crucial goal. Villa captain David Owori led his team, but they could not hold off Vipers for the full ninety minutes.
Vipers had other chances before scoring. Nicolas Wadada hit the goalpost with an attempt that almost went in, and Karisa missed an opportunity from close range. Wokorach made impressive saves against Watambala as Vipers kept attacking. The win puts Vipers into the semifinals along with KCCA and Kitara. The fourth semifinal spot will go to either Police or Kataka, who play Tuesday afternoon at Kavumba Recreation Center.
Both teams fielded strong lineups for the important match. Vipers brought Karisa off the bench to start the second half when he replaced Isaac Ogwang. The substitute made the difference with his crucial goal. Villa captain David Owori led his team, but they could not hold off Vipers for the full ninety minutes.
