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Benjamin Ochan saved two penalties as KCCA reached the group stages of CAF Confederations Cup after beating El Masry of Egypt 4-3  on post match penalties at Ismailia Sports Stadium,Cairo on Saturday.

Ochan,saved two penalties after the match ended 1-0 (1-1 Agg) in regular time

El Masry started the brighter side with Ahmed Ahly making a solo run in the early minutes of first half but failed to deliver the final pass before setting up Amr Mousa whose effort was parried away by Kasasiro Boys goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan into a fruitless corner.

KCCA had a chance to take the lead in the 14th minute after a good delivery from the lanky Mucuurezi, but Godfrey Sserunkuma’s header missed target by inches.

Moments later, a free kick from Ahmed Abdrala forced a brilliant save from Ochan.

But after numerous raids, the El Masry finally broke the deadlock through Ahmed Goma in the 24th minute for the opener.

KCCA, who stuck to utilising young blood from the first leg, should have won the game in the regulation time because they had the upper hand the entire game.

The Kasasiro boys played with flair, passion and style and Benjamin Ochan was outstanding, particularly with free kicks.

In the second half KCCA introduced Geoffrey Ssrerunkuma for Derrick Nsimbabi as Mike Mutebi coached side pushed forward and the only obstacle for Kaasasiro was the opposition defence, while for Al Masary it was Ochan.

The Cranes keeper made a brilliant save in the 84th minute when he fisted away a Ahmed Goma set piece with the referee sending the match direct into penalties where Benjamin Ochan struck the winner.

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