Ashgold beat Kotoko at Obuasi

Category: Local Sports Created on Monday, 21 May 2012 10:50 Published Date Written by GNA Hits: 425

Obuasi, May 20, GNA – Ashanti Gold beat uncrown league champions, Kumasi Asante Kotoko 3-2 in an uncompromising 29^th week Glo Premier League match played at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday.

         It was a match in which both sides played their hearts out with Kotoko going into attack right from referee William Agbovi’s whistle but a chance by Michael Anaba in the 8^th minute hit the side net.

         Ashgold counter attacked later with striker Yakubu Mohammed opening the scores in the 15^th minute when his terrific shot beat goalkeeper Isaac Amoako.

     Kotoko fought back gallantly but Fatau Dauda in post for Ashgold denied Kotoko a goal when he saved Ben Acheampong and Michael Akuffo shots at goal in the 35^th and 40^th minutes respectively.

     Back from recess, Ashgold made it 2-0 when Isaac Amoako failed to grab Mohammed’s shot and with Aaron Amoah hovering around put the ball into the net in the 53^rd minute. Three minutes later Nana Poku made it 3-0 when he connected home Daniel Asamoah’s cross.

     Kotoko accepted the challenge and attacked in burst and their efforts were rewarded when substitute Richard Yeboah and Daniel Acheampong reduced the score-line to 3-2 in the 64^th and 67^th minutes respectively.

     They continue their attack to level up but Fatau Dauda was at his best to save the situation until the final whistle.