“Arnold Vula rises highest to head home Allan Okello's free-kick delivery from the left, giving Uganda a 1-0 lead right before halftime.”
Pivotal“Fadel Mansour is booked for a foul as Libya start to push for an equalizer with more urgency.”
“Rogers Mato is cautioned as Libya's frustration grows with the scoreline despite their territorial dominance.”
“Mahmoud Al-Shalui picks up a late booking as Libya throw everything forward in a desperate final push.”
Uganda
Libya
Outstanding performance
Uganda•GoalkeeperUganda scored against the run of play and then dug in for the remaining hour-plus to secure a famous win. Arnold Vula's headed finish from Allan Okello's set-piece delivery just before halftime was Uganda's only real moment of quality, and it was enough. Libya controlled possession at 55%, doubled Uganda's shot count 14-6, and created two big chances to Uganda's none, but were let down by their finishing and a resolute Ugandan defense that racked up five saves and 21 tackles. For Uganda, this result is a significant boost in a qualifying group where their position and form had been shaky, while Libya will be left to rue their wastefulness in front of goal after dominating the underlying numbers.
How entertaining was this match?
Libya is awarded a corner after Denis Omedi concedes.
Foul committed by Baba Alhassan of Uganda.
Mahmoud Al Shilw from Libya is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kelvin Boateng of Uganda.
Sayfulnasr Judour from Libya is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Libya wins a corner after Toby Sibbick concedes.
Attempt missed. Sayfulnasr Judour from Libya takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Denis Onyango (Uganda) saves a header from Osamah Al Shuraimi (Libya) in the top center of the goal. The header was assisted by Sayfulnasr Judour with a cross.
Kenneth Semakula from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ahmed Alsuwee of Libya.
Foul committed by Kelvin Boateng from Uganda.
Osamah Al Shuraimi from Libya is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Mahmoud Al Shilw from Libya receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Allan Oyirwoth commits a foul for Uganda.
Substitution for Uganda: Allan Oyirwoth comes on for Rogers Mato.
Sayfulnasr Judour from Libya wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rogers Mato from Uganda is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Mahmoud Al Shilw of Libya.
Foul committed by Abdelaziz Ali of Libya.
Denis Omedi from Uganda wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nathan Asiimwe from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Osamah Al Shuraimi of Libya.
Attempt saved. Hamdou El Houni from Libya has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Denis Onyango from Uganda saves it in the bottom left corner. Sayfulnasr Judour provided the assist.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Noble Okello from Uganda.
Rogers Torach from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ezoo El Mariamy of Libya.
Substitution for Uganda: Denis Omedi comes on for Allan Okello.
Attempt missed. Ali Youssif from Libya has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes to the right. He was assisted by Sayfulnasr Judour with a cross after a set piece situation.
Rogers MatoYellow CardRogers Mato from Uganda receives a yellow card for a foul.
Fadel Salama from Libya is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Allan Okello from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Mahmoud Al Shilw of Libya.
Foul committed by Rogers Mato of Uganda.
Attempt missed. Ezoo El Mariamy from Libya takes a left-footed shot from very close range, but it goes just a bit too high.
Substitution for Libya: Ahmed Alsuwee comes on for Muad Eisa.
Rogers Mato is caught offside for Uganda.
Osamah Al Shuraimi from Libya commits a handball.
Hamdou El Houni from Libya has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it is blocked. Osamah Al Shuraimi provided the assist.
Libya wins a corner after Rogers Torach concedes.
Allan Okello from Uganda commits a foul.
Sayfulnasr Judour from Libya wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mahmoud Al Shilw from Libya is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Baba Alhassan from Uganda commits a foul.
Foul committed by Rogers Torach of Uganda.
Ezoo El Mariamy from Libya wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Amjad Al Ghashim from Libya.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Toby Sibbick from Uganda wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Amjad Al Ghashim of Libya.
Substitution for Libya: Osamah Al Shuraimi comes on for Maruwan Alhibeeshi.
Baba Alhassan from Uganda misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right after a corner.
Kenneth Semakula from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Maruwan Alhibeeshi of Libya.
Muad Eisa commits a foul for Libya.
Aziz Kayondo from Uganda is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Sayfulnasr Judour from Libya receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Noble Okello from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sayfulnasr Judour of Libya.
Mahmoud Al Shilw from Libya is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Kelvin Boateng of Uganda.
Foul committed by Kelvin Boateng of Uganda.
Maruwan Alhibeeshi from Libya is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Uganda: Kelvin Boateng comes on for Arnold Vula.
Muad Eisa's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ali Youssif.
Abdelaziz Ali of Libya is caught offside.
Corner awarded to Libya after a concession by Rogers Torach.
Substitution for Libya: Amjad Al Ghashim comes on for Abdulmunem Aleiyan.
Attempt saved. Mahmoud Al Shilw from Libya has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Denis Onyango from Uganda.
Rogers Mato commits a foul for Uganda.
Ali Youssif from Libya is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Fadel Salama of Libya receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Baba Alhassan from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Fadel Salama from Libya commits a foul.
Ezoo El Mariamy from Libya wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kenneth Semakula of Uganda.
Abdulmunem Aleiyan from Libya misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Fadel Salama provided the assist.
The second half begins with Uganda leading Libya 1-0.
The first half ends with Uganda leading Libya 1-0.
assist: Allan Okello
Goal! Uganda leads 1-0 against Libya. Arnold Vula scores for Uganda with a header from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Allan Okello's cross from a set piece situation.
Aziz Kayondo from Uganda is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Muad Eisa commits a foul for Libya.
Ali Youssif from Libya wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rogers Mato from Uganda commits a foul.
Mahmoud Al Shilw commits a foul for Libya.
Noble Okello from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Fadel Salama from Libya is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rogers Torach from Uganda.
Corner awarded to Uganda after a concession by Abdelaziz Ali.
Foul committed by Ezoo El Mariamy of Libya.
Toby Sibbick from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Attempt missed. Rogers Mato from Uganda takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left after a corner.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ayman Al Tihar from Libya.
Handball by Abdulmunem Aleiyan from Libya.
Rogers Mato from Uganda wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mahmoud Al Shilw from Libya.
Aziz Kayondo from Uganda is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Fadel Salama from Libya commits a foul.
Abdulmunem Aleiyan from Libya is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Baba Alhassan of Uganda.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Denis Onyango from Uganda.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Attempt missed. Noble Okello's header from the center of the box goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Allan Okello, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Attempt saved. Ezoo El Mariamy from Libya has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Denis Onyango from Uganda makes a save in the center of the goal.
Corner awarded to Uganda after Mahmoud Al Shilw concedes.
Aziz Kayondo is caught offside for Uganda.
Rogers Mato is caught offside for Uganda.
Foul committed by Maruwan Alhibeeshi of Libya.
Nathan Asiimwe from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Ezoo El Mariamy from Libya has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Denis Onyango from Uganda. The shot was assisted by Fadel Salama with a headed pass.
Attempt missed. Baba Alhassan from Uganda takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high.
Aziz Kayondo from Uganda is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mahmoud Al Shilw from Libya.
Toby Sibbick from Uganda wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ezoo El Mariamy from Libya commits a foul.
Fadel Salama from Libya is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Aziz Kayondo of Uganda.
First half begins.
Uganda welcome Libya to the brand-new Hoima City Stadium for a Group H clash that doubles as a historic first major international fixture at the venue. Both sides sit level on points after their opening matches, making this an early but crucial swing game in the qualifying race.
