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MTN FA CUP : Nsoatreman FC pip Legon Cities to finals
The MTN FA Cup was the toast of the weekend for Ghanaian football lovers in place of the Ghana Premier League at the Sogakope Red Bull Arena.
The first semi-finals of the competition saw Maxwell Konadu’s Nsoatreman taking on his former side, Legon Cities.
Both teams put their best bet regarding their starting lineup on the field, goalkeeper, Daniel Afadzwu Stephen Diyou, Sadat Mohammed, Umar Manaf, and Abdul Rahman Mohammed for Nsoatreman.
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Similarly, Paa Kwesi Fabian named, Joseph Mereku, Samuel Tenedu, Mohammed Suleman, Mohammed Alidu, and Kamal Suraje as one of several players for the starting lineup.
The game started with a lot of attacking intensity but Nsoatreman FC got their noses in front as promising youngster, Foster Apetorgbor registered the game’s first goal in the 35th minute.
Three minutes later, Abdul Rahman Mohammed increased their tally with a two-goal unassailable lead to end the first half.
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Legon Cities halved the deficit upon resumption in the second half through, William Adjei but it wasn’t enough as Nsoatreman FC held on resolutely to coast to victory., 2-1.
Nsoatreman FC will await the tie winner between defending champions Dreams FC and Bofoakwa Tano.
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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