St Lawrence College claimed a slim 2-1 victory over Ndejje College within the first leg of the Pepsi College Soccer League quarterfinals at Kavule, taking a slim however vital benefit into the return fixture.

In a match that echoed final season’s quarterfinal assembly additionally gained 2-1 by St Lawrence on the identical venue either side started cautiously, locked in a tense midfield battle. The hosts relied on lengthy balls to stretch play, whereas Ndejje step by step settled and constructed from the again.

The impasse was damaged within the twenty first minute when Ziraba Ronnie headed residence Mukiibi Sharafah’s exact supply. Nevertheless, the lead lasted simply two minutes, as Musinguzi Davis equalized for Ndejje with a composed end after being arrange by Joel Olupot.

Degree at halftime, St Lawrence returned with higher goal. Their strain paid off within the 62nd minute when Sharafah turned scorer, heading in Ivan Okello’s cross to revive the hosts’ lead.

St Lawrence almost prolonged their benefit late on, with Sharafah putting the woodwork and Okello denied by a effective save from goalkeeper Ocen Fred. Ndejje pushed for an additional equalizer within the closing levels, however couldn’t break via.

The consequence leaves St Lawrence College with a slender edge forward of the second leg, whereas Ndejje College nonetheless have every part to play for in what guarantees to be a decisive return encounter.