DAVID GOMBE
Second half substitute Eric Kambale netted a late header as Express FC played out to a 2-2 draw away at Kyetume during a round of 32 Stanbic Uganda Cup first leg contest.
The Red Eagles head into the return leg with a 2 away goals advantage.
The hosts took an early lead in the 7th minute when Ezra Kaye headed home a quality Julius Ntambi cross.
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Express FC restored parity in through John Byamukama as the two sides went into the halftime breather level.
Two minutes after the hour mark, Raymond Walugembe restored Kyetume’s lead with a superb header off Richard Matovu’s cross.
With the clock ticking, the 10 time competition’s champions levelled matters through a Kambale header. The latter had replaced Frank Kalanda.
By the end of proceedings the two sides had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate. The second leg of the tie is scheduled for this weekend at Wankulukuku Stadium.
Kyetume FC XI:
Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Julius Ntambi, Richard Matovu, Mustafa Mujuzi, Joshua Kigozi, Julius Lule, Steven Kabuye, Ezra Kaye, Yusuf Ssaka, Baker Buyala, Isaac Kirabira.
Express FC XI:
Denis Otim (GK), Enock Walusimbi, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Isa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, John Byamukama, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Muzamir Mutyaba, Martin Kizza, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Frank Kalanda.