Butambala shootout neighbours Busujju to seal Maiden Masaza Cup semifinal slot
David GOMBE
Butambala have reached their first ever Buganda Masaza Cup semifinal after a penalty shootout triumph over Busujju in the return leg of the quarterfinal played at Kibibi S.S Playground.
Butambala, who lost the first leg 1-0 at Busujju, needed to either match the scoreline or net two unanswered goals to reach the last four.
At their home yard, Kayondo Francis struck for Butambala to level the tie on aggregate and the winner had to be decided via a shootout.
In the shootout, Butambala cruised 4-2 to prevail to their first ever semifinal in the competition.
Butambala will now wait for the winner between record champions Gomba and Buddu who face off in the return leg of the quarterfinal on Sunday.
Gomba thrashed Buddu 3-0 in the first leg and will head into Sunday’s return leg at Kitovu Arena with a massive advantage. Buddu will need a miraculous collapse from the five-time champions to set up a date with Butambala in the semifinal.
In the other quarterfinals, Kyaggwe who beat Mawogola 2-1 in the first leg will need just a draw at Bishops SSS Stadium, Mukono on Sunday to advance, while Kyaddondo and Bugerere will return to action on Sunday to determine who makes it to the semis following their goalless stalemate last weekend.