Onduparaka’s poor start to the season continues with a loss to close town rivals Paidha Black Angels sc at a fully packed Green Light Stadium in Arua City.
Both sides fielded strong lineups, comprising of both young and experienced players, trusted to battle for pride and bragging rights in the prestigious derby.
The match kicked off with intense pressure from both sides, with chances availing themselves but left lagging at the mercy of the strikers., with PBA having much of the ball and proving dangerous in transitional play. The first half came to an end with the score tied goalless as both teams rushed to their respective dressing rooms to make ammends in their respective areas of strength and weaknesses.
Angua Manisur of Paidha Black Angels
The second half kicked off with high tension, Onduparaka taking control of the ball in the Opening quater of the second half while PBA maintained their calmness at the back and constantly threatening Onduparaka’s defense with counters.
The turning point came on in the second quarter of the second half when Muber Erick scored a beautiful goal for the Vistiors, before adding another one a few minutes later to Cushion the Blacks’ lead away from home and bestow the west Nile pride to the visitors.
Erick Muber scored a brace for PBA
With the match at 2:0, Onduparaka tried so much to squeeze water out of stone, but could only pull 1 goal back with Norman Brown converting for the hosts what turned out only as a consolation goal for the home side.
The cartepillars came into this match with high expectations having rested two weeks and being out of action the previous weekend.
For the Blacks, the victory means they continue with the perfect start to the season with 9 points form 3 matches and scoring 4 while conceding only 1.
Up next for the Caterpillars is a short trip to Nebbi to face Pakwach Young Stars, another West Nile Derby as Paidha Black Angels turn their guns to Iganga United at the Fortress Bar Okoro Stadium.
