Simba Roars On

Aug 26, 2002

A lone goal from a spot kick helped Mike Mutebi’s Simba to advance to the next round of the Kakungulu Cup knock out soccer competition.

By Joseph WanzusiArua Garage 0 Simba 1A lone goal from a spot kick helped Mike Mutebi’s Simba to advance to the next round of the Kakungulu Cup knock out soccer competition.The unpredictable match, played at Mbale Municipal Stadium yesterday, saw referee Festus Kirumira award the spot kick against Arua Garage, which Fred Tamale converted in the 80th minute.Mutebi spent the 90 minutes issuing instructions from the touchline as the game seemed headed for the mandatory penalty kicks.The match, watched by a sparse crowd, lacked flare as both sides resorted to aerial balls and offside traps, save for a few moves and attempts at goal.Ends

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