Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) thrashed Vipers 2-1 at St. Marys’ Stadium Kitende to shut down all their hopes of defending the league title.
Goals from Shafick Kagimu and Victor Kilama proved too much for Vipers who later pulled one back through Hamis Diego Kizza who rebounded after his initial penalty had been saved.
The defeat leaves them six points behind leaders KCCA who will all but seal the championship if they beat Express FC today at Lugogo.
Kagimu gave Sam Simbwa’s charges the lead in the 25th minute with a powerful left foot shot to beat Vipers’ custodian Derrick Ochan.
Vipers was forced into a change in the 35th minute with Kizza replacing injured Bobosi Byaruhanga and four minutes later defender Ibrahim Tembo replaced Tom Masiko.
Kagimu had another golden opportunity to extend the visitors advantage from 25 yards but his effort was perfectly saved by Ochan.
After the recess, URA coach Simbwa introduced on Cromwell Rwothomio for Moses Sseruyidde who had minimal impact on day.
At an hour mark, forward Kilama tap in Joachim Ojera quality cross to double the tax collectors lead.
Michael Nam Ouma made the final change for the home side with Duncan Seninde coming on for Steven Mukwala.
URA also brought on Vitalis Tabu for Kilama in the 65th minute.
Three minutes later, Vipers were awarded a penalty by referee Nasser Muhammad Kirya following a Yeseri Waibi foul on Innocent Wafula. URA players protested against the decision.
This was the tax collectors successive win at St. Mary’s Stadium, they are now third placed on the log with 46 points, 4 points behind Vipers.
Elsewhere, Bright Stars played out a 1-all draw with Police Fc
