A heart-pumping 90 minutes of beautiful football coupled with super goals ended in a 2-all stalemate at the Baba Yara sports stadium when Kumasi Asante Kotoko hosted Medeama SC on Match Week of the Ghana Premier league.
Neither side had a point prior to the match and they fought gallantly and deserved to share points on the plate.
Bennett Ofori and Michael Yeboah’s strikes were cancelled by Malik Akowuah and Bismarck Oppong to earn both sides a point apiece.
Medeama SC started the game on the front foot to exorcise the early season ghost which has haunted them from day one and ensured they lost two matches on the thrott to Ashanti Gold and Hearts of Oak at the Obuasi Len Clay stadium and Tarkwa T&A park respectively.
The alacrity with which the began the game provided an early opening for Malik Akowuah to strike ferocious shot on target. Ofori Antwi fumbled woth the first shot, but gathered with aplomb on his second attempt to bring the ball under control.
Almost packed Baba Yara sports for Kotoko v Medeama (image by: Ghana Premier League Live)
Kotoko took control proceedings from there, and dictated the pace of the game, asking Tom Strand and his boys numerous questions. A beautiful interplay between Bennett Ofori and Obed Owusu sent the latter one-on-one with Muntari Tagoe in Medeama’s post, but his first touch failed him as the goalkeeper gathered with ease.
Kotoko’s hard work paid dividends on the 20th minute, when a defensive blunder allowed Bennett Ofori, who has been a nemesis all afternoon to find the back of the net, walking the ball through.
The game became a midfield battle as Medeama brought the arsenals in them to fight out to avoid a third successive defeat.
Theophilus Nyame brought down Kwaku Donsu at the edge of the box. Malik Akowuah took responsibility and scored a stunner, silencing the fully packed Baba Yara sports stadium spectators. The game from there on looked even, and first half ended with no advantage to either side.
After recess, Kotoko piled more men forward and fought hard for every 50-50 ball. Eric Donkor went close to regain the lead for the Porcupine Warriors, but he missed the net by inches.
A minute later, Michael Yeboah grabbed the headlines. His deflected shot on the 52nd minute found its way Into the net, beating Muntari Tagoe completely.
Medeama SC responded to the second set back, firing from all cylinders to get a point. Bismarck Oppong ensured the traveling supporters were not disappointed with the leveller on the 74th minute.
Medeama looked the better side to amass all points but they were profligate in front of goal. Kotoko also had Ofori Antwi to thank as the former the U-20 goalkeeper pulled of word class save from close range to claim the record premier league champions a point.
A heart-pumping 90 minutes of beautiful football coupled with super goals ended in a 2-all stalemate at the Baba Yara sports stadium when Kumasi Asante Kotoko hosted Medeama SC on Match Week of the Ghana Premier league.
Neither side had a point prior to the match and they fought gallantly and deserved to share points on the plate.
Bennett Ofori and Michael Yeboah’s strikes were cancelled by Malik Akowuah’s stunner and Bismarck Idan beauty.
Medeama SC started the game on the front foot to exorcise the early season ghost which has haunted them from day one and ensured they lost two matches on the thrott to Ashanti Gold and Hearts of Oak at the Obuasi Len Clay stadium and Tarkwa T&A park respectively.
The alacrity with which the began the game provided an early opening for Malik Akowuah to strike ferocious shot on target. Ofori Antwi fumbled woth the first shot, but gathered with aplomb on his second attempt to bring the ball under control.
Kotoko took control proceedings from there, and dictated the pace of the game, asking Tom Strand and his boys numerous questions. A beautiful interplay between Bennett Ofori and Obed Owusu sent the latter one-on-one with Muntari Tagoe in Medeama’s post, but his first touch failed him as the goalkeeper gathered with ease.
Kotoko’s hard work paid dividends on the 20th minute, when a defensive blunder allowed Bennett Ofori, who has been a nemesis all afternoon to find the back of the net, walking the ball through.
The game became a midfield battle as Medeama brought the arsenals in them to fight out to avoid a third successive defeat.
Theophilus Nyame brought down Kwaku Donsu at the edge of the box. Malik Akowuah took responsibility and scored a stunner, silencing the fully packed Baba Yara sports stadium spectators. The game from there on looked even, and first half ended with no advantage to either side.
After recess, Kotoko piled more men forward and fought hard for every 50-50 ball. Eric Donkor went close to regain the lead for the Porcupine Warriors, but he missed the net by inches.
A minute later, Michael Yeboah grabbed the headlines. His deflected shot on the 52nd minute found its way into the net, beating Muntari Tagoe completely.
Medeama SC responded to the second set back, firing from all cylinders to get a point. Bismarck Oppong ensured the traveling supporters were not disappointed with the leveller on the 74th minute.
The Mauve and Yellows looked the better side to amass all points in the dying embers of the game but they were profligate in front of goal. Kotoko also had Ofori Antwi to thank as the former the U-20 goalkeeper pulled of word class save from close range to claim the record premier league champions a point.
Kotoko-Medeama Share Spoils
The Management of Kumasi Asante Kotoko has moved today’s training session to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
