Tasha High School Snatches Last-Minute Victory Against 10-Man Lira City Comprehensive School

Lira, Uganda – In a thrilling encounter at Erute Primary School Playground, Tasha High School managed to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Lira City Comprehensive School, marking the latter's first defeat of the tournament. The match, which was filled with tension and excitement, saw Tasha High School raise their points tally to 6 in the ongoing tourney.

The first half of the match ended in a goalless stalemate, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. However, the game took a turn in the second half when Steven Opio, a promising player from Tasha High School, broke the deadlock by scoring the opening goal, they began to believe that their team could secure a vital three points.

The match took a dramatic twist when Lira City Comprehensive School's Patrick Okot Ogal received a red card for verbally abusing the referee, leaving his team with just ten players on the field. Despite being a man down, Lira City fought valiantly and managed to equalize, showcasing their resilience and determination.

However, the excitement didn’t end there. As the clock ticked down, Rafael Opio, from Tasha High School and a key player in the match, scored the winning goal with just a few minutes remaining. The field erupted in cheers as Tasha High School celebrated their hard-fought victory.

Lira City Comprehensive School's goalkeeper, Juma Okello Ali, was a standout performer, making several crucial saves that kept his team in the game. His efforts were commendable, but ultimately, they were not enough to prevent the defeat.

In other matches on the same day, Premier played to a 0-0 draw against King James, while Light Vocational SS and Faith SS also ended in a stalemate with a score of 0-0. Lira SS managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Top Star, and Mentor SS edged past Comboni with a 2-1 win before Elite FC beat Top Star SS 2-0.