Uganda Cup final:
Pirates 14-21 Betway Kobs
Betway Kobs registered their first piece of silverware for the season after a 21-14 win over Black Pirates in the Uganda Cup final at Legends Saturday evening.
Kobs needed a late comeback masterminded by utility back Adrian Kasito to the Sea Robbers and win the cup for the first time since 2012. Pirates started stronger and hungrier to defend their Cup.
They led 06-00 early in the game as Joel Anguyo, who was returning to the team having missed the first three games, converted two penalties.
Already trailing by six in the game, Kobs started losing players to injury and Faragi Odugo was the first to limp off. He was replaced by veteran Robert Byabashaija.
Having struggled to kick in the semi-final clash with Heathens, Ivan Kirabo and James Ijongat continued to struggle from the corn in the final.
Kirabo could not connect on two occasions and when Pirates were penalized for illegal entry into the ruck, Kobs turned to James Ijongat.
He slotted in for Kobs' first points on the board before joining Odugo on the injury list.
Conrad Mukwaya also limped off. Joseph Aredo and Edgar Sseruwajji came on for the Blue Army. The two sides went into the halftime break with Kobs trailing 03-06.
The Sea Robbers started the second half just as they had started the first, more intensity and purpose. Anguyo split the posts to increase their lead to 09-03 early in the second stanza.
Musa Muwonge soon went over for Pirates to increase their lead. Head coach Fred Mudoola had to make a decision and he threw on the old guards.
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Timothy Mudoola and Victor Wadia came on and stabilised the team's scrummaging. Kobs started dominating the scrums and Adnan Mutebi powered over the white chalk to cut the deficit. 14-08 Pirates led but were now in sight.
Kobs forced Pirates to play deep in their half and it paid off as they made light work of the Sea Robbers in every scrummage.
Adrian Kasito came to the party late on as he crossed the line and converted for Kobs' first lead (15-14) of the game. Kasiito would later add two penalties to send Kobs fans into wild celebrations. He was also voted man of the match.
All Uganda Cup Winners
2018 – Kobs
2017 – Pirates
2016 – Heathens
2015 – Heathens
2014 – Heathens
2013 – Heathens
2012 – Kobs
2011 – Kobs
2010 – Kobs
2009 – Heathens
2008 – Kobs
2007 – Pirates
2006 – Kobs
2005 – Kobs
2004 – Heathens
2003 – Heathens
2002 – Heathens
2001 – Heathens
2000 – Heathens
1999 – Heathens
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