Edmund Okai Gyimah
Africa-Press – Rwanda. It’s an East African derby replay as Rwanda women and Crested Cranes of Uganda lock horns in Sunday’s second leg of the 2024 Olympic Games women’s football qualifiers at the Kigali Pele Stadium
Grace Nyinawumuntu’s side has destiny in their own hands and the players are well poised for victory over Uganda with a place in the next stage of the qualifiers against Cameroon up for grabs.
A 3-3 first leg draw on Wednesday, July 12, gives Rwanda an upper hand on the qualification ticket with the home advantage out to play a crucial impact.
Angeline Ndakimana is back between the posts as Nyinawumuntu as deploys Alodie Kayitesi, Florence Manizabayo and Liberee Nibagwire up front in what looks like an attacking approach against the visitors.
Lineups
Rwanda Women: Angeline Ndakimana, Louise Maniraguha, Lydia Uzayisenga, Andersene Uwase, Mukahirwa, Sifa Gloria Nibagwire, Dorothe Mukeshimana, Uwase Umwali, Alodie Kayitesi, Florence Imanizabayo, Liberee Nibagwire
Uganda Women: Daisy Nakaziro (GK), Samali Nakacwa, Sumya Komuntale, Aisha Nantongo, Shadia Nankya, Joan Nabirye, Hasifah Nassuna (c), Shakirah Nyinagahiwa, Sandra Nabweteme, Fauzia Najjemba and Shamirah Nalugya.
6’: Angeline Ndakimana pulls a superb save to deny Najemba Fauzia the opener to the relief of the home side.
11′ Uganda using long balls to great effect, Louise Mukahirwa brings down Nasuna Hafisah but the resultant free kick is wasted
17′ Fantastic footwork from Florence Imanizabayo, she dummies two Ugandan defenders before being stripped off the ball
19′ Uganda’s Shakira Nyinagahirwa misses a glorious chance after being set up by Nasuna Hafisah who went on a solo run before delivering a defence -splitting pass
22′ Game on recess as players go on a short water break
25′ Rwanda is awarded a free kick but Lydia Uzayisenga’s effort goes off target
26′ Excellent defending by Andersene Uwase as she cleared a ball from Najemba Fauzia who had cut in from the right
27′ Tactical substitution by Rwanda as Umwali Uwase replaced by Zawadi Usanase
30′ Imanizabayo causing problems for the Ugandan defenders with her pace and artistry
34′ Quick thinking on the part of Rwandan keeper Angeline Ndakimana as she came off her line to save a dangerous ball
35′ Shot stopper Ndakimana receives treatment as she goes down injured. It would be a big blow for Rwanda if she fails to continue.
38′ Ndakimana the savior again as she tips a fantastic free kick from Komuntale Sumaya over the cross bar
43′ Impressive display from in form Imanizabayo. The striker as she controls the ball on her chest, tries to dribble past two Ugandan players and delivers a pass to the home supporters’ delight.
45′ Ndakimana shows her agility as she dives to save a long range strike from Najemba Fauzia. She is down injured again but she
45+3′ HALF TIME: Referee blows whistle for half time break.
Rwanda women 0-0 Uganda women. Uganda have 45 minutes to save the day at lest a draw under three goals would suffice for Rwanda to go through.
Second half underway
46’: Uganda makes first substitution as Nasuna Hafisah makes way for Ikwaput Fazila
47′ Ikwaput Fazila hits the cross bar before Ndakimana comfortably save the ball.
50′ Ikwaput Fazila has brought a lot of urgency in the attack of Uganda. They have had two corners in the second half but all wasted
66′ Dorothe Mukeshimana goes out to receive treatment following an injury.
73′ Nzayisenga sets up Mukeshimana who scores but her goal is ruled out for offside.
78′ Uganda are awarded a free kick at the edge of the Rwandan penalty box but Komuntale Sumaya wastes the chance.
83′ Ugandans increase pressure on Rwanda defense in the penalty area with series of attacks but still unable to score.
85′ Poor communication in the Ugandan defense, Imanizabayo didn’t get there on time, but could have scored as goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro’s clearance hit her face and sailed over the bar.
90+3′ Referee blows the final whistle for the end of the game. The teams are going into extra time.
93min: Libelle Nibagwire hit the cross bar with a thunderbolt
94min: Ikwaput thought she gave Uganda the lead but the goal ruled offside
98′ Dorothe Mukeshimana goes out for Delphine Irumva
101′ Uganda break the deadlock thanks to a low drive from unmarked Ikwaput Fazila
105′ end of first half of extra time. 15 minutes to play.
Uganda has been the better side in extra time
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