CECAFA Kagame Cup: Ten-man Vipers fall to APR at Amahoro

• APR FC 2-1 Vipers SC

Vipers fell to APR in a tough 2-1 loss in the CECAFA Kagame Cup at Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Thursday evening.

Vipers made changes that destabilised their rhythm thus turning out to be vulnerable in the hands of the hosts who also had the backing of the home crowd.

Vipers nearly broke the deadlock in the 10th minute but Torach’s effort deflected out for a corner kick.

Five minutes later, defender Bady Kevin made a strong sliding tackle to block Outtara Djbril who had his sight on goal.

Mamadou Traore broke the deadlock in the 19th minute. Vipers’ goalkeeper Denis Kigundu’s pass fell to APR and the home side punished the Venoms.

From that point, Vipers were so shaky failing to put together five passes but rather rushing play.

On the other hand, APR had a chance to double their lead but Dao Memel skied Gilbert Byiringiro’s delivery after beating Vipers’ backline.

Gusto Mulongo levelled matters in the 38th minute with a low powerful effort after being set up by Joel Sserunjogi.

Mulongo nearly doubled Vipers’ lead at the stroke of the first half but the Congolese forward’s attempt slightly above the frame.

At the start of the second half, Denis Lavagne made a double change introducing Nicholas Mwere and Ashraf Mandela for Patrick Mbowa and Derrick Ndahiro.

On top of the hour mark, Outtara restored the hosts’ lead after a diving header at the near post. Vipers’ backline were caught napping and the skipper smartly punished them.

With ten minutes to play, Vipers were reduced to 10 men after defender Bady was sent off after being shown a second yellow card.

The loss leaves Vipers in the second position in Group A of the ongoing regional tournament.

Elsewhere, Gor Mahia registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Garde Républicaine thus finishing on top of Group A.

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