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Uganda coach Ibrahim 'Barney' Mohammed was left to rue a missed opportunity as he watched his side throw away the chance of a huge first innings lead.

The South African admitted he had been looking for a lead of at least 100 after dismissing Bermuda for 91 on day one.

With his side at 71 for 4 at close of play on Monday the visitors were firmly in the driving seat.

"We could have had the game in the bag.

"I was hoping for a lead of 100 at least. That would have put us well on top. If you get a big first innings advantage like that it takes a psychological toll on your opponents.

"But we weren't disciplined enough with our batting. When you see so many players out hooking or pulling that shows a lack of discipline."

Mohammed said both sides had shown the same lack of application with the bat - a product of their lack of experience in the four-day game.

And he said it was anyone's game at the halfway stage.

"I wouldn't say we are on top because any total will be competitive on this wicket when the batting is not disciplined.

"But I think we can bat better in the second innings."

He said the target this morning would be to get rid of danger man Hemp quickly and chase a low total for victory.

"We want to come at them hard tomorrow and get as many wickets as we can early on. We need to get Hempy out and see if we can chase a low total."

Mohammed has had similar problems to coach Logie in the run-up to the game.

He has eight first-team players unavailable and has had to promote a group of young players from the Under-19s.

"We have a very young side and we are looking for them to improve. Its about development at this stage.

"We don't have much experience of the four day game at all."

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