)
Star-forward Yunus Sentamu scored a stunning looping goal from distance to headline an absolutely blistering and enjoyable atmosphere under the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende floodlights.
Six-time Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC continued their unbeaten start to the season after a 3-0 thrashing over neighbours Wakiso Giants FC on Tuesday.
Star-forward Yunus Sentamu scored a stunning looping goal from distance to headline an absolutely blistering and enjoyable atmosphere under the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende floodlights.
Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Karim Watambala scored a brace past the hapless Purple Sharks to make it three goals for him this season.
On the evening, after early dominance, Vipers grabbed a 14th-minute lead through a Watambala stinging shot to the top right corner, following a layoff from Abdu Lumala.
Two minutes later, it should have been 2-0 for the Venoms, but Wakiso Giants' goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya dived to thwart a Yunus Sentamu header after a brilliant Lumala cross.
Wakiso nearly found the leveller in the 34th minute, but Vipers' custodian Jack Komakech stood large to save a Samson Andrew Kigozi shot.
)
16:11 - 31.10.2023
FOOTBALL UPL: Watch - KCCA stay at the bottom despite maiden point
In the end, there was nothing to separate the Kasasiro Boys at the base and the 15th-placed Leopards.
After restart, the hosts probed with more precision and should have doubled their lead at the hour-mark through Watambala, but his stinging shot was met with a sublime Ssekagya save.
Six minutes later though, in exquisite fashion, from the center, Sentamu looped Ssekagya to make it 2-0 and send the crowds into a frenzy.
)
16:58 - 31.10.2023
FOOTBALL UPL: Unstoppable BUL maintains perfect six in six
Besides URA, BUL have also beaten other giants in KCCA FC (1-0) and SC Villa (2-1), as well as other teams, including Maroons FC (3-0).
It could easily have been 3-0 in the 74th minute, but the crossbar denied Sentamu, with the goalkeeper beaten before Lawal struck into the side-netting.
Five minutes later, substitute and captain Milton Karisa's stinging shot was denied by another superb Ssekagya save.
Deep into added time, Watambala struck from the edge of the box off a Sentamu pass to make it 3-0 for the unforgiving Venoms.
Vipers will hope to keep their unbeaten run in their subsequent game against rivals KCCA FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on November 10.
Meanwhile, a day later, 11th-placed Wakiso Giants will welcome Express FC at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.
How both teams lined up
Vipers: Jack Komakech (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Richard Matovu, Murushid Juuko, Patrick Mbowa, Siraje Ssentamu (c), Bright Anukani, Yunus Sentamu, Abdu Lumala Karim Watambala, Erick Kambale.
Substitutions: Denis Kiggundu, Mohamed Salem, Grant Matsiko, Abubakar Lawal, David Bagoole, Rodriguez Shamamba, Nzau Lutumba, Milton Karisa, Enock Luyima, Rogers Torach.
Wakiso Giants: Bashir Ssekagya (GK), Hassan Ssenyonjo (c), Ambrose Arinda, Apollo Kagogwe, Kenneth Kimera, George Kaddu, Marvin Nyanzi, Titus Ssematimba, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Paul Willa, Andrew Kigozi.
Substitutions: Tom Masiko, Lubega, Mukisa, Mukiibi, Ssenyonga, Wamusi, Nsubuga, Onega.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)