GPL: Karela end Kotoko’s six-game unbeaten run
Karela United ended Kotoko’s six-game unbeaten run in the Ghana Premier League after edging the Porcupine Warriors 1-0 on Thursday afternoon at the Cosby Awuah Memorial park in Anyinase.
Samuel Attah Kumi scored the only goal of the game for the Tarkwa based side courtesy a penalty kick to win all three points for his side.
Kotoko exercised their dominance from the blast of the whistle, creating chances in the early minutes but Mukwala, Zeze, and Enoch Morrison could not convert as Karela goalkeeper Asempah showed heroics with top class saves.
Enoch Morrison went the closest to putting Kotoko into the lead midway through the game but his long-range strike in the 24th minute bounced off the goalpost.
Samuel Attah Kumi had the chance to put the home team in the lead right before the break but he fluffed his 45th-minute attempt, dragging his shot wide of the target.
Karela United was awarded a penalty in the 57th minute for a foul on Emmanuel Owusu Boakye by Sheriff Mohammed in the penalty area.
Samuel Attah Kumi slotted the resulting penalty into the top right corner, beating Frederick Asare in the post.
The result leaves Kotoko 5th place on the league table after Week 15 in the GPL.
In other matchday 15 results, Accra Hearts of Oak drew goalless with 10-man Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Samartex versus Tamale City also ended barren, Bechem United thumped Real Tamale United 6-2 as Accra Lions powered pass Great Olympics by 3-0.
King Faisal lost 3-2 at home to Medeama whiles Nsoatreman FC pipped Berekum Chelsea 2-1.
Kotoku Royals won 3-2 against Bibiani Gold Stars as leaders, Aduana Stars shocked Dreams FC 1-0 at Dawu.
