Kumasi Asante Kotoko secured a 2-1 victory over newly promoted side, Young Apostles in a week six Ghana Premier League (GPL) outstanding match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday.
Kotoko controlled the first half and created a number of openings but were unable to take advantage to score ending the first half a scoreless draw.
The Kumasi-based club put in a much-spirited performance paving the way for midfielder Hubert Gyau to break the deadlock six minutes into the second half with a powerful strike bringing the score line to 1-0 advantage the home side.
Kotoko’s lead however, lasted only three minutes. Young Apostles responded through Richmond Opoku, who headed home after a well-worked team move.
The game opened up from that point, with Kotoko pushing forward in search of a winner. The intensity of the pressure paid off deep into added time when captain Samba O’Neil converted a penalty to bring the final scores 2-1 in favour of the Porcupine Warriors.
The win lifts Kotoko to fifth place on 19 points, two adrift of league leaders Medeama SC, and with one outstanding match still to play. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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