Tuesday’s outcomes
Ladies
Masheruka 1-0 Kakungulu
Seroma 2-3 St. Francis
Boys
St. Mark’s School Namagoma 2-7 Kakungulu
Gentle 1-1 Kyaddondo
The race for the Uganda Secondary Faculties Sports activities Affiliation (USSSA) Ball Video games II boys’ futsal title has been whittled all the way down to 4 faculties after the conclusion of the group stage on Tuesday, organising two mouth-watering semifinal clashes on the championship in Gulu.
Solely in its second version after debuting in Tororo final yr, the futsal competitors has shortly change into one of many highlights of the Ball Video games programme, with high-scoring matches and rising expertise taking centre stage.
This yr’s match may also produce a brand new champion after inaugural winners Mukono Kings opted to not defend their title.
Kakungulu full semifinal solid
Kakungulu Memorial College sealed the ultimate Group A qualification spot with a commanding 7-2 victory over St. Mark’s School Namagoma.
St. Mark’s began on the again foot and Kakungulu took full benefit. Even once they stabilised within the second half, it was a little bit too late.
Ibrahim Azabo starred with a hat-trick whereas Ronnie Asiimwe, Derrick Kuloba, Hassan Dairo and Abdurahman Sempa added a aim every. Mark Emuli and James Sserubiri scored for St. Mark’s.
The end result noticed Kakungulu end as Group A runners-up behind unbeaten St. Francis SS Busunju.
In Group B, Gentle SS Soroti secured high spot after drawing 1-1 with Kyaddondo. Event high scorer Simon Peter Adupa put Gentle forward earlier than Junior Jude Kakooza equalised to make sure Kyaddondo additionally progressed as runners-up.
Ladies’ race stays large open
The ladies’ competitors, performed on a round-robin foundation, stays delicately poised.
Masheruka Ladies revived their title hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kakungulu. Regardless of Kakungulu dominating possession and creating the higher probabilities, Daisy Ampaire’s solitary strike proved decisive within the dying minutes.
St. Francis Busunju then produced a formidable comeback to edge Seroma 3-2.
Seroma had regarded on target for victory after targets from Anita Namubiru and Trashillah Kabalungu, however Sharon Wambeewo’s brace and an personal aim turned the competition on its head handy Busunju most factors and go away the championship open heading into the concluding spherical.
Knockout stage beckons
Wednesday’s semifinals promise two intriguing contests. St. Francis SS Busunju, the one aspect to finish the group stage with an ideal report, face Kyaddondo in a conflict between expertise and youthful aptitude.
The second semifinal pits unbeaten Gentle SS Soroti in opposition to Kakungulu. Gentle have mixed blistering tempo with disciplined recreation administration all through the match, whereas Kakungulu arrive stuffed with confidence.
The winners will progress to Thursday’s closing, the place the second version of the USSSA Ball Video games II boys’ futsal championship will crown new champions.
Wednesday’s fixtures
Ladies U20
8am: Kakungulu vs St. Francis
Boys Classification Match
9am: St. Mark’s School Namagoma vs Rushoroza
Boys Semifinal 1
10am: St. Francis vs Kyaddondo
Ladies U20
11am: Masheruka vs Seroma
Boys Semifinal 2
12pm: Gentle SS vs Kakungulu
