Ghana Premier League (GPL) giants, Accra Hearts of Oak and AshantiGold SC have existed the MTN FA Cup competition after being knocked out at the Round of 32 stage by lower class opposition.
Both went out on penalties after their respective games ended in a stalemate after 90 minutes allowing their Division One League (DOL) opponents to sail through.
Hearts of Oak lost 2-4 in the shoot-out to Samartex FC of the DOL Zone Two in a highly uncompromising encounter played at the Samartex Park, Samreboi.
AshantiGold also failed to make it to the Round of 16 after losing their shoot-out 2-4 to Asokwa Deportivo of the DOL Zone Two, after their game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
Other GPL sides however made it through safely in the games played on Friday and Saturday in the race to succeed Medeama SC as champions of this competition with the defending champions already out.
A goal in each half ensured that Kumasi Asante Kotoko advanced past third tier side Real 24 Hours FC 2-0 at the Tumu Park to book their place in the next round.
WAFA beat DOL Zone Two side, Karela FC 1-0 at the Red Bull Arena in Sogakope to advance to the last 16 of the competition.
Liberty Professionals knocked out DOL Zone Three side Pure Joy FC 7-6 on penalties in a game played at Prampram. The 90 minute encounter ended 1-1.
In other results, Power Sporting Club lost 4-5 on penalties to Wa Rockets after their encounter ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.
True Democracy beat Accra Youth FC 1-0 at the Tema Park; Third tier side, Storm Academy beat Kotoku Royals FC of the DOL Zone Three 1-0 at the Nkawkaw Park.
AC Milan drew 1-1 after 90 minutes but lost the shoot-out 4-5 to Mighty Royals of Wamanafo at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
The rest of the Round of 32 ties will be played this afternoon (Sunday) to complete the line up for the last 16 teams.
GPL Giants Exist MTN FA Cup
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