First timers Ottoman Fc registered a slim win in matchday 2 Opener against a star studded Nebbi Central Fc at Yumbe Booma grounds.
Innocent Jamal, the goal scorer.
The match, Ottoman’s first home debut in regional league had both teams fighting for the chances to break the deadlock, with Nebbi Central controlling the ball well in the opening minutes.
Both teams struggled to put the ball behind the net as chances were left begging by the strikers.
The half time ended barren, and both teams headed to the tunnel with lessons to learn and corrections to make in the second half.
The second half kicked off with high intensity, with both teams pushing for a chance to change the score in their favour, but nothing much availed.
The second stanza of the second half saw Nebbi Central controlling the game and pushing hard for a goal but the home team kept their cool at the back and defended well.
Nebbi Central got the maiden chance to alter the score and utilized it well but the referee and the linesman called it off, sighting an Offside.
Ottoman Fc later scored in the dying minutes of the game, with a few minutes to go, through innocent Jamal, whose goal was the deciding moment of the game.
The result means Ottoman Fc registered their first win of the season as Nebbi Central on the other side registered their first loss of the season.
Matchday 2 continues with carious fixtures spread across different venues.
