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URA FC survived a second-half scare to beat Kataka FC 4-3 in a thrilling Uganda Premier League encounter at the BCS Sports Complex in Bukedea on Wednesday, extending their winning run to three consecutive matches.
The Tax Collectors looked firmly in control after racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening eight minutes, but Kataka mounted a spirited comeback to turn the game around before substitute Abraham Tusubira struck five minutes from time to snatch all three points for the visitors.
Joshua Letti Lubwama opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a long-range free kick that took a slight deflection on its way past goalkeeper Ali Mugaya.
URA doubled their advantage four minutes later when Isma Mugulusi delivered a fine cross from the left, allowing Moses Aliro to tap into an empty net.
Kataka struggled to contain the visitors’ early pressure, with Mugaya called into action again in the 28th minute to punch away another dangerous Letti Lubwama free kick.
However, the hosts gradually found their footing and fought their way back into the contest. Rashid Shawahna and Ali Ssentamu scored to bring Kataka level at 2-2 before the interval.
The second half brought even more drama as both sides pushed for the advantage. URA coach Sam Ssimbwa introduced Godfrey Ssekibengo for Norman Namanya in the 62nd minute, but Kataka soon took control of the contest.
The hosts made two changes in the 66th minute before earning a penalty two minutes later. Richard Lempani stepped up and calmly sent the URA goalkeeper the wrong way to put Kataka ahead 3-3.
With the Tax Collectors facing the prospect of dropping points, Ssimbwa made further changes, introducing Laban Tibita for Isma Mugulusi in the 75th minute before Abraham Tusubira replaced Moses Aliro in the 81st.
The latter substitution proved decisive. Five minutes from time, Tusubira finished superbly after being set up by Nelson Ssenkatuka to put URA back in front at 4-3.
Kataka had little time to respond, and URA held on through four minutes of added time to secure a valuable away victory.
The result marks URA’s third successive league win and lifts them to eighth place with 13 points, level with Blacks Power, who remain ahead on head-to-head advantage. Kataka, meanwhile, remain 17th with just three points and are still searching for their first league victory since promotion.
URA will return to action on November 7 when they travel to face Kitara FC before the international break, while Kataka are scheduled to host Entebbe UPPC at Hamz Stadium on November 19.
