Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Ashanti Gold drew blank in their outstanding Ghana Premier League (GPL) fixture on Wednesday afternoon.
It was the second draw in succession for both sides having drawn last weekend against Medeama SC and Berekum Chelsea respectively.
David Duncan made five changes to the starting lineup against the Miners and his decision looked to have made little impact in his quest to end the early season ghosts, which has haunted the Porcupine Warriors.
The record premier league champions started on the front foot, looking to satisfy the burning desire of fans for a win in the season and created the best chances of the afternoon, but failed to take advantage of AshGold’s leaking defence to amass all points at stake.
There was an early scare for AshGold on the early stages of the game when promising youngster, Dauda Mohammed darted his way into the Miners backline, but his final finish though, was poor.
A cagey first half ended with nothing separating the two teams.
A rejuvenated AshGold returned and dictated proceedings but the final product was again disappointing.
Several challenges dominated the game as the midfield battle became stiff with match day referee Awal Mohammed cautioning Theophilus Nyame for a ‘needless’ lunge on Eric Opoku.
Kotoko won the 50-50 challenges and the pendulum swung in their favour, and a split ball to Ahmed Adams from Sekyere carved an opening for the center back to hit a ferocious shot which hit the cross bar for the second time.
AshGold settled for a draw and soaked all the pressure from the two time CAF Champions League winners. They sat back playing on the counter, and one of those surging forward on the break gave them their best chance chance of afternoon.
It fell on the way of Nuhu Fuseini but the former New Edubiase striker failed to tap in to earn AshGold a second a win in 27 league played at the Baba Yara Sports stadium.
There was nothing more as both fired blank. Both coaches will however be happy because it was an improved performance from their previous games.
GPL Report: Kotoko - AshGold Fire Blank
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