Park FC’s lead at the top of the betPawa Futsal Super League table has narrowed down to two points after a highly contested 2-2 draw with Kabuusu Clouds on Friday evening at Old Kampala Futsal Arena.
Coming into this game, Park FC held a comfortable four-point lead over their nearest rivals, Mengo City. However, the draw has allowed Mengo City to close the gap, setting up an intense title race.
Mengo City held on to overcome Kisenyi FC 4-3 in an intense Mengo derby that preceded Park FC’s match. Arafat Kabanda scored a crucial second-half brace, building on Abdulkarim Tebera and Sharifu Opuuli’s first-half strikes for the Stormers.
This victory moved Mengo City to within two points of top-placed Park FC, who had a chance to restore their four-point lead with a win in a late kickoff against Kabuusu Clouds.
However, Park FC was held to a 2-2 draw, with all goals scored in the opening half. Park FC came from behind twice to secure a point. Jalil Zimula cancelled out Gaddafi Bazanyanengo’s early opener for Clouds in the 11th minute, and Michael Abura levelled matters just before halftime after Najib Muwonge had put Clouds ahead again.
Following Friday’s results, Park FC sits top of the log with 35 points, while Mengo City trails by two points in second place.
The title race is far from over, with crucial matches looming. Park FC will next entertain Lubaga Grameen, the only team to have beaten them this season, while Mengo City will face Kisugu FC.
