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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The national beach soccer team \u2013 Sand Cranes \u2013 have won over a few souls with their spirited show at the on-going Africa Cup of Nations Beach Soccer tournament in Senegal.<\/p>\n

Few envisaged the debutants losing \u2018honourably\u2019 \u2013 5-1- against the record winners and hosts in the opening match on Sunday. The Sand Cranes would follow it up with a hard fought 4-3 win over East African neighbours Tanzania on Monday to stand at the cusp of progressing to the semifinals \u2013 on the first time of asking. Uganda were rooting against a Tanzania win over Senegal last evening that would automatically guarantee them progress to the semifinals \u2013 and closer to the World Cup dream (best two sides represent Africa in Russia this August). \u201cThe players were a little bit fatigued following the Senegal defeat. We addressed the weaknesses and came out bravely against Tanzania. We are now dreaming of the semis,\u201d said Sand Cranes deputy coach Bashir Mutyaba.<\/p>\n

More to do<\/b><\/p>\n

That said, the two matches exposed pertinent flaws that should be fixed if the team is to sail further.<\/p>\n

In the defeat to Senegal, Sand Cranes exuded stage fright, limited telepathy and vulnerability to long range efforts. Against Tanzania, Uganda were pegged back every time they took the lead. Ismail Kawawulo and Emma Wasswa who scored against Tanzania provided hope but Mutyaba and his boss Salim Muwonge must be concerned that goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige has conceded eight goals in two matches.<\/p>\n

dbbosa@ug.nationmedia.com<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. The national beach soccer team \u2013 Sand Cranes \u2013 have won over a few souls with their spirited show at the on-going Africa Cup of Nations Beach Soccer tournament in Senegal. Few envisaged the debutants losing \u2018honourably\u2019 \u2013 5-1- against the record winners and hosts in the opening match on Sunday. 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