Match Report
In the standings it was Muhanga 17th on 31 points, Rutsiro 18th on 29 — separated by 2. Muhanga had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall. Per game in the league, Muhanga were scoring 0.74 and conceding 1.35, Rutsiro 0.88 and 1.38, against a competition average of 1.06 goals per team per game.
A win had eluded Muhanga for 10 matches. Rutsiro had not won in 5 games.
The venue was Muhanga Regional Stadium, with room for 5,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Muhanga led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Muhanga: Jeremie Basilua (59'), Twizerimana Onesme (19') · Rutsiro: Nizeyimana Jean Claude (79')
Key stats
Total shots: 3-3 · On target: 2-1 · Corners: 3-4