FUFA Women Elite League
Quarterfinal 1
King of Kings 0-2 Bunyaruguru Girls
Bunyaruguru Girls FC became the first team to book a berth into the semi-finals of this year’s FUFA Women Elite League after overcoming King of Kings on Saturday.
The Rubirizi district based outfit showed class as they defeated King of Kings from Fort Portal, winning the contest 2-0.
Winger Norah Alupo was the heroine for Bunyaruguru scoring a brace on the day with a goal in either half.
Bunyaruguru started the better side making attempt after attempt with their opponents seemingly failing to march the pace.
Bridget Mbambo had the first attempt at goal for Bunyaruguru but goalkeeper Diana Kirungi was equal to the effort.
Esther Naimana nearly found the back of the net with her long range effort tipped over by goalkeeper Kirungi who had moved off her line.
On the other hand, Sharon Kanyiginya and Evelyne Katusiime who were instrumental for King of Kings in group stages failed to come to the party.
Defender Kaheru was sent off in the 39th minute after picking a second yellow card. She was initially booked in the 35th minute and was given marching orders four minutes later after ferrying down Halima Katushabe.
At the start of the second stanza, coach Rogers Ayesiga of King of Kings called for the first change of the game, bringing on defender Rosemary Amanyire for striker Daisy Kangume.
Despite pilling up pressure to find the equaliser, Bunyaruguru proved impenetrable and did not give their opponents any chance at goal.
Alupo doubled the lead for Bunyaruguru firing home from the right wing to score her second goal of the day and her third at the tournament.
Bunyaruguru held on to eventually claim victory and advance to the semi-finals where they will face either Rines WFC or Dynamic SS Jjeza who play in the other Quarterfinal on Saturday.
King of Kings Starting XI
Diana Kirungi, Penina Kyererezi, Carol Kobugabe, Jeniffer Katusabe, Florence Kaheru, Shamira Nasuna, Oliver Kanyiginya, Slyvia Kabachaki, Sharon Kanyiginya, Evelyne Katusiime, Daisy Kangume
Bunyaruguru Girls WFC
Esther Namaganda, Shadia Kagasha, Rodah Tumwebaze, Irene Akiror, Adrine Musimenta, Esther Naimana, Bridget Mbambo, Juliet Neguwon, Halim Katushabe, Adella Aine, Norah Alupo