Arua Garage dents Express’ free run
Apr 23, 2002
Arua Garage yesterday dented star-studded, but ragged-looking Express’ league run after holding them at Nakivubo stadium. The draw leaves them rooted in the same spot with 15 points while Garage also lingers in the relegation zone with 10 points.
By Joseph Batte, J. WanzusiExpress 1 Arua Garage 1Heroes 0 Nzoia 2 (friendly)Today: Mbarara V MajiArua Garage yesterday dented star-studded, but ragged-looking Express’ league run after holding them at Nakivubo stadium. The draw leaves them rooted in the same spot with 15 points while Garage also lingers in the relegation zone with 10 points. The Red Eagles were the first to go into the lead barely three minutes after kick off when James Odoch converted a penalty. Soon after, Express piled pressure in search of a wider goal margin but Jamil Kyambade, Manfred Kizito and Kakooza fluffed open scoring chances.A less-experienced, but skilled Arua Garage under instruction to keep the game cool had more of ball possession and often wiggled through Express’ porous defence but lacked the punch to threaten ‘keeper Abdu Salim.Peter Lusonda equalised for Arua from the spot after 83 minutes. The introduction of prolific striker Hassan Mubiru to bolster Express’ fortunes failed to pay off.Meanwhile, visiting Nzoia beat host Heroes in a friendly at Mbale.ends