NEC FC returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion after thrashing Ntugasaze FC 5-1 in the Uganda Premier League at Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday.
The Diehards bounced back from their previous defeat to BUL FC with an impressive attacking display to move third on the table with 17 points, two behind leaders BUL.
Ntugasaze took an early lead through Jeremy Otim in the fourth minute after capitalising on a defensive lapse by the hosts.
NEC responded in the 18th minute when Ibrahim Musa reacted quickest to a rebound after goalkeeper had blocked Richard Basangwa’s effort.
James Jarieko put NEC ahead just before half-time, finishing off a pass from Basangwa in the 44th minute to give the hosts a 2-1 lead at the break.
NEC stepped up their performance in the second half, with substitute Fahad Bayo heading home Musa’s cross in the 67th minute to extend the advantage.
Jarieko then completed his brace six minutes later with a powerful finish inside the box to make it 4-1.
Marvin Oshaba rounded off the scoring in the 88th minute, converting a pass from fellow substitute Emmanuel Ajo to complete the five-goal display.
The result leaves Ntugasaze in the relegation zone with three points from seven matches.
NEC will next travel to Bukedea to face Blacks Power on Saturday, while Ntugasaze host Express FC on Sunday.
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