To qualify or to die trying.
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| Ugandan players ready for to the Kenya job. |
Triple overtime goal completed a stunning comeback for Uganda on Kenyan soil in front of an impatient crowd. Kenya led 3-2 at the end of the first period, with Uganda never leading the rest of the way to the final goal of the sudden victory more than two hours later.
Kenya recorded a four-goal streak to close out the first half, including a 3-0 second half, and lead 6-2 at the break. After a long gap for both teams at the start of the third quarter, Uganda stepped into the game with the first goal from the frame to close the gap to three.
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| Kenya players dominatd the mind games until the last minute of the game. |
Kenya responded with a goal in the frame, but Uganda had halved the score at the end of the period, leading just 7-5 going into the fourth. Uganda cut it to one with the first goal of the quarter, but Kenya took an 8-6 lead to revitalize the crowd.
Uganda enjoyed two penalties and clawed just over three minutes to play. Less than a minute later, Uganda equalised for the first time since the first quarter and finally sent the game to extra time.
After more than 25 minutes in real-time and two nerve-racking goalless overtime, Uganda finally pulled the deadlock and took a 9-8. victory.
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| World Lacrosse official verifying the players |
Uganda will play for its third consecutive Men's World Championship in San Diego.
