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Match Report : Kotoko gun down Legon Cities in Kumasi
Kotoko recorded a 2-0 victory over Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in game week twenty-nine of the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
Fresh from their away draw at the Tarkwa against Medeama SC, the host were on the lookout for an improved performance in their home duel.
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Under fire manager, Prosper Ogun Narteh ranged three changes to his starting line from last weekend, center back Henry Ansu, Justice Blay, and Shadrack Addo missed out on the starting lineup.
The host asserted the superiority in the game right from the blast of the whistle, their relentless effort probing at goal paid off as they were awarded a penalty eleven minutes to end the first half. Uganda import, Stephen Mukwala concerted to break the deadlock for the Porcupine Warriors.
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Four minutes after the second half resumed, defender Nurudeen Yussif Mohammed poked in the second goal after Mukwala controlled the ball with his chest for him to net the game’s second for the host.
However, the beauty of the game was marred by both teams wearing similar sets of jersey colors, red for the home and orange for the away kit which looked very identical and hard to distinguish for the neutrals.
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The win sees Kotoko, 10th on the log, traveling away to Berekum Chelsea for the next fixture of the league, Legon Cities, 11th with 38 points will be at home to Dreams FC after honoring their MTN FA Cup duel against Maxwell Konadu’s Nsoatreman FC sandwiched in between.
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor praised his team’s brilliant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians thrashed the Kpando-based club 3-0 at home in game week ten of the league.
John Antwi scored a brace while Ransford Mensah was also on the scoresheet.
Speaking after the match, the Serbian coach was full of praise for his side’s performance, particularly their effectiveness from dead-ball situations and quick transitions.
“We did well with our set pieces and transitions today. They worked for us, and congratulations to my boys,” Kapor said.
The win puts the Phobians second on the log with 20 points, one behind the league leaders.
Hearts of Oak will travel to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next match.
Berekum Chelsea produced a spirited comeback to edge Asante Kotoko 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at the Golden City Park.
Both teams were looking to take all three points.
In their previous matches, Berekum Chelsea had lost away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park, while the Porcupine Warriors drew 1-1 against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The first half failed to produce any goals.
Kotoko took the lead in the 60th minute through an Inusah Adam penalty.
Six minutes later, Zackaria Fuseini pulled the hosts back on level terms.
Deep into stoppage time, Yussif Bayanalabe struck the decisive goal to secure all three points for Berekum Chelsea.
The late winner handed Berekum Chelsea a valuable victory and extended Asante Kotoko’s winless streak on the road this season.
Accra Hearts of Oak delivered a dominant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians produced a scintillating first-half performance to defeat the visitors.
Ransford Mensah opened the scoring in the 2nd minute following a well-worked team effort.
In the 25th minute, the home team was awarded a free-kick, which John Antwi converted to score his first goal of the day and his side’s second.
On the stroke of half-time, Antwi was on hand to complete his brace, sealing a comfortable victory.
The Phobians controlled proceedings throughout the first half.
The second half was a more subdued affair; they rarely threatened to score further but still dominated most of the play.
The result sees them occupy second spot with 20 points from 10 games.
They travel away to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next Ghana Premier League encounter
Defending champions Medeama SC will be at home to Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.
The home team has been excellent at home, winning all four of its games while scoring nine and conceding just two, which makes them a formidable side at home.
They are returning home following a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.
The Black Magicians were on a three-match winning run, but it came to a crashing halt following a 2-1 loss to AshantiGold last weekend.
They would hope to give a good account of themselves in Tarkwa.
Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Swedru All Blacks
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