Fufa Women Elite League
Uganda Martyrs 1-1 Olila Secondary School
The highly anticipated top of the table clash between Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga and Olila SS lived up to the billing producing a thrilling clash.
In the game played in Rubaga on Sunday, the two teams leading Victoria group settled for a draw with the hosts scoring deep into added time to earn at least a point.
Uganda Martyrs came into the game top of Victoria group, on 22 points, one above Olila SS who had defeated She Corporate 1-0 a day before.
With two games to wind up the regular season, the clash between the two teams was a determinant on who leads the group ahead of the playoffs.
Despite missing key players in Fazilah Ikwaput who did not travel with the team due to malaria while midfielder Ritah Nabossa who scored against She Corporate had sustained an injury, Olila took the lead through Zipola Janet.
Uganda Martyrs from then mounted pressure onto a resilient Olila whose back line commanded by Wilmer proved impenetrable.
Goalkeeper Vanessa Banura had a good day at work keeping the hosts at bay with several saves.
However, with the game destined for the end, diminutive midfielder Anita Namata made a sole run into Olila’s box before firing a low drive that kissed the base of the far post and found its way to the back of the net.
The result leaves Uganda Martyrs top of Victoria group on 23 points while Olila are second on 22 with a game to play.
Uganda Martyrs will play away to Gafford Ladies in their last game while Olila will be at home to Eastern Heroes.
In the other game played on Sunday, UCU Lady Cardinals defeated Riness 1-0 to move to second place on 21 points.