Bandari Queens held to dramatic 3-3 draw by MTG United

Josephine Jumwa, Caroline Okumu and Joan Onyuna were on target for MTG United, while Mariam Amina scored twice and Happy Mutta added another for the hosts.

MTG United got off to a flying start, opening the scoring in the seventh minute when Josephine Jumwa's dangerous cross sailed into the net.

Bandari Queens almost responded immediately, but Agnes Olesi fired narrowly wide a minute later.

The hosts eventually restored parity in the 13th minute through Mariam Amina, who connected with Happy Mutta's cross to beat the MTG goalkeeper.

However, MTG regained the lead in the 20th minute when Caroline Okumu rose above the Bandari Queens defence to head home a well-delivered corner kick from Jumwa.

Six minutes later, Happy Mutta brought Bandari Queens back into the contest, tapping home Agnes Olesi's cross to make it 2-2 in an end-to-end encounter.

Both sides went into the break level, setting the stage for an equally competitive second half.

MTG United regained the advantage in the 56th minute after Joan Onyuna capitalised on a loose ball inside the six-yard box, slotting home past Bandari goalkeeper Belinda.

Bandari Queens pushed forward in search of an equaliser, with Naomi Almasi making two attempts but failing to find the target.

With just six minutes remaining, Mariam Amina came to the hosts' rescue, dancing past MTG defenders before unleashing a powerful strike beyond the goalkeeper to secure a share of the spoils.

Speaking after the match, MTG United head coach Janet Konde welcomed the point but admitted her side had been targeting maximum points.

"We fought bravely for the draw, but we came here for a win. They snatched a point in the closing minutes when we were almost securing victory," said Konde.

On his part, Bandari Queens head coach Jonathan Maraga Washe expressed disappointment with the result but remained optimistic about his team's next challenge.

"It's a derby. We gave it our best, and we live to fight another day," said Washe.