GPL Matchdsy 19 Wrap: Muntari scores first goal for Hearts; Bechem United hold Kotoko
Sulley Muntari scored his first goal for Hearts of Oak on Wednesday as they beat WAFA 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The first half of the game was goalless after both teams failed to convert four goal chances.
After the recess, Hearts of Oak scored through Kwadwo Obeng Junior after a minute into the second half but was equalized ten minutes later as Derrick Antwi scored an absolute beauty of a free kick to get his side back into the game.
With about fifteen minutes left, Sulley Muntari scored from the spot to restore their lead after WAFA goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu fouled Obeng Junior in the box.
The 37-year-old now has two goal contributions since joining the reigning Ghanaian champions last month after registering an assist in the 1-1 draw against Legon Cities.
The win takes Hearts of Oak to the 5th spot with 29 points – 12 points behind leaders Asante Kotoko who lead the table with 41 points as WAFA continues to wallow in the bottom half – 17th in the table with 18 points from 19 Premier League matches.
Earlier on Tuesday, leaders Asante Kotoko were held 0-0 by Bechem United at the Fosu Gyeabuor Park in a keenly contested encounter that saw Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim make some brilliant saves to win them a vital away point.
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In Techiman – Eleven Wonders came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Berekum Chelsea at the Ohene Ameyaw Park. Chelsea scored in the first half through Osei Owusu as early as the second minute before Sumaila Moro pulled parity in the 44th minute as the two first half goals settled matters in the Bono derby at Techiman.
At the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park at Aiyinase – Kelvin Andoh scored a brace as Karela United beat AshantiGold 2-1 at home.
The Miners opened the scoring through Eric Esso in the 15th minute after the host struggled to clear a ball sent into the penalty box but Andoh drew parity in the 37th minute before adding the second goal in the 53rd minute to wrap up the win for Karela.
Bottom placed Elmina Sharks suffered their 13th defeat of the season as they fell 2-0 to Dreams FC at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu. The hosts scored in either half through Agyenim Boateng and Issah Ibrahim to get themselves back on winning ways after the 2-0 loss to Asante Kotoko last week.
Bibiani Gold Stars battled to a 1-0 win over Medeama SC at DUN’s Park at to move to the 11th place in the League log with 23 points. New signing Steven Owusu netted what proved to be the match winner after a solo run just three minutes into the second half.
In the Accra derby – Accra Lions and Accra Great Olympics drew goalless at the Accra Sports stadium.
King Faisal suffered their second home defeat against Aduana Football Club at the Baba Yara Stadium as the visitors coasted to a 1-0 win. Bright Adjei scored the only goal of the match – his 12th of the season after he was picked out by Prince Acquah.
Legon Cities rallied from behind to draw 1-1 with Real Tamale United at the Aliu Mahama stadium on Saturday. Mohammed Suleiman scored a powerful header in the 58th minute to give Legon Cities a vital away point as they cancelled Issah Kuka’s 26th minute strike.
