FUFA Women’s Cup 2019:
Semifinal Results:
- She Corporate 2 (3) – 2 (4) Lady Doves
- Echoes High School 0-5 Makerere University
Masindi based Lady Doves women football club will face Makerere University ladies football team during the final of the 2019 FUFA Women’s Cup on 8th June.
The development was confirmed on Monday evening following the completion of the second semi-final contest between Soroti’s Echoes High School and Makerere University.
Makerere University won by a landslide, triumphing 5-0 in a one sided duel held in Soroti.
First, Lady Doves, who are coached by former Crested Cranes starlet Oliver Mbekeka booked their place in the final with a nail-biting 4-3 victory in post match penalties after a 2 all stalemate in normal time with nemesis entity, She Corporates at the Nakawa play ground, MUBS on Sunday.
It was She Corporates who tasted the first bite at the curry with the lead through Betty Namataka just after 15 minutes.
17 minutes later, the visitors were celebrating following Nuru Nakyanzi’s equalizer.
Come the 34th minute, She Corporates’ defender Christine Nambirige was unfortunate to score against her own goalkeeper Vanesa Karungi as Lady Doves swiftly recovered to lead 2-1 heading to the mandatory half time recess as the two sides’ players headed for the much needed and mandatory breather.
The goal galore continued in the 85th minute when substitute Dorcus Namukisa equalized, a goal treated with joy for She Corporates and agony for the visitors as the match headed for the kicks from the penalty spot to determine the winner.
Lady Doves smiled back to their Masindi fortress the lucky entity having succedded 4-3 in the rather tense,exciting and dramatic shoot out 4-3.
Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro saved Cissy Nantongo’s effort while Kenyan midfielder Jackie Ogol fired wide as Lady Doves eventually won 4-3.
The second semifinal was a one way traffic affair, Makerere University humbling Echoes 5-0 at the Soroti sports ground on Monday.
Amina Nababi led the goal scoring business with two goals.
The other strikes arrived in a timely sequence from Rebecca Nakasaato, Samalie Nakamatte and Madina Nakaayi.
Barely 24 hours to the National Heroes Day this year, the long awaited final will be played (on Saturday, 8th June) between rookies Lady Doves and Makerere University.
The two clubs will make history for their respective first ever cup, just like it was witnessed in the men’s version when Proline won their maiden Stanbic Uganda Cup trophy having beaten Bright Stars at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.
The venue for the 2019 FUFA Women’s cup will be confirmed as soon as possible.
