NTUGASAZE, Uganda (Interstat) — Jacob Opar scored the only goal in the 29th minute and Ntugasaze defeated Mbarara City 1-0 on Wednesday in a football match. Ntugasaze controlled the decisive moment and protected its lead through the second half. Mbarara City finished with 10 players after Arinda A. was sent off in the 72nd minute. Opar played the full 90 minutes and recorded the game’s lone goal. Ntugasaze improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Mbarara City fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The home side limited Mbarara City’s chances after the sending-off and saw out the shutout. Ntugasaze’s defense held firm in the closing stages, while Mbarara City could not find an equalizer. The result gave Ntugasaze a winning start and left Mbarara City still seeking its first win of the season in the competition and overall. Opar’s 29th-minute finish proved enough as Ntugasaze made its single goal stand. Mbarara City pressed late but could not break through before the final whistle.