Vipers SC humble Express to maintain slim lead in Uganda Premier League

_{Reigning champions Vipers Sports Club have sent a strong message of intent with a big 5-2 win against Express FC as the 2022/2023 StarTimes Uganda Premier League enters the crucial stage.}

_{Vipers who reached the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League were in good scoring mood at their St. Marys Stadium on Tuesday.}

_{Bright Anukani netted a penalty after 15 minutes, before Yunus Sentamu made it 2-0 two minutes later. But Joseph Akandwanabo pulled one back for the Red Eagles. Skipper Milton Karisa also got on the score sheet to send Vipers SC to a comfortable 3-1 half time lead.}

_{After the interval Marvin Oshaba scored the second goal for Express, but Vipers SC substitute Cromwel Rwothomio netted a brace. “I am happy that my players reacted well today and scored may goals. We need to keep the momentum even in the remaining two matches,” said Vipers SC coach Alex Isabirye.}

_{The win saw Vipers SC remain top with 49 points, while KCCA FC who also stopped Bidco FC 1-0, and SC Villa who picked a 2-0 away win against UPDF FC also have 49 points going into the lead two matches for each team.}

_{Vipers SC lead the log with a better goal advantage of 22, while KCCA FC have 16 and SC Villa only 7 goals.}

_{In the other matches played on Tueday Maroons FC beat Onduparaka FC 1-0 who are bottowm of the log. Black Powers Fc who are second from the bottom of the log also registered a 3-2 win against Gaddafi FC, while Arua Hill FC suffered a 4-1 defeat to visiting Busoga United FC, Wakiso Giants FC defeated Bright Stars FC 2-0 at the  Kabaka Kyabaggu.}