SC Villa run riot at Kira Road, thrash Police 6-1 to

SC Villa defeated Police FC 6-1 in the Uganda Premier League, moving to the top of the league standings on goal difference. The victory maintains the team's unbeaten start to the season after six matches.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the Uganda Premier League as the season progresses.
SC Villa moved to the summit of the Uganda Premier League (UPL) standings after thrashing Police FC 6-1 at Kira Road Arena in Kamwokya on Wednesday afternoon to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
The Jogoos have won four of their six matches, drawing the other two, to reach 14 points, level with NEC.
However, Villa lead on goal difference, with a plus-11 tally compared to NEC's plus-nine.
Villa dominated from the onset, scoring twice in the opening 13 minutes before adding four more goals to register their biggest victory of the campaign.
Ibrahim Kasinde opened the scoring in the ninth minute, heading home John Asiimwe's corner after Police goalkeeper Hadji Shakuru failed to deal with the delivery.
Asiimwe doubled Villa's lead four minutes later, finishing off a move created by Frank Ssebuufu as the visitors continued to trouble the Police defence.
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