Uganda Cup – Vipers SC Beat Jinja North 7-6 on Penalties After 0-0 Draw in Round of 32

Round of 32 Results — Wednesday, 15th February 2023

Mbale Heroes FC 1(3) – 1(4) Soltilo Bright Stars FC

Jinja North FC 0(6) – 0(7) Vipers SC

Mbarara City FC 1 – 0 Admin FC

Wednesday – Vipers Sc defeated Jinja North FC in their Uganda Cup Round of 32 played at Kyabazinga Stadium in Jinja, winning on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

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The StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions prevailed 7-6 in a penalty shootout, edging out the Eastern side in a game of small margins.

The victory sets up Vipers SC for a place in the next stage of the competition.

Venoms manager Roberto Luiz Bianchi Pelliser gave run-outs to some new faces, as goalkeeper Fabien Mutombora, Osomba and Karim Ndugwa were selected.

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Desire Tety, Martin Kiiza, Hillary Mukundane, Olivier Osomba, Fabien Mutombora, Isa Mubiru and Milton Karisa handed Vipers control with good penalties, and a hit at the crossbar gave the Premier League giants the advantage, but plenty of credit goes to Jinja North for their valiant display.

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