GPL Matchday 3 Wrap: Kotoko maintain 100% record, Hearts remain winless
On Friday, King Faisal lost their first game of the season after Berekum Chelsea beat them 1-0 thanks to a goal from Paul Atta Agyei.
The Insha Allah boys had managed three wins in three previous outings and were one of the two sides who came into match week four with a 100% record but gave that up far away in Berekum.
Accra Lions roared to victory for the first time this season in a crunch home tie against Bechem United as the Accra-based side raced into a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to Christopher Acheampong and Rauf Salifu adding to his goal tally this season.
In form, Augustine Okrah pulled one goal back for Bechem United but was worthy of just a consolation as the Hunters head home with a 2-1 loss.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko made it four wins out of four after comfortably seeing off Techiman Eleven Wonders 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports stadium on Saturday.
Samuel Boateng gave the Porcupines the lead in the first half after latching onto a through ball from Salifu Mudasiru before drilling a low effort past Abdulai Ibrahim.
Isaac Oppong, the early start of the season, was on target once again after a super goal as the Porcupines Warriors cruised to victory.
The win extends Kotoko’s lead at the summit to three points as they remain the only side with a 100% record in the season.
Aduana Stars and Real Tamale United which was rescheduled due to rain off on Saturday concluded on Sunday morning as the Dormaa-based club thrashed RTU 5-1.
It was a day to remember for lethal striker Yahaya Mohammed as he capped his game for Aduana Stars with an impressive 39 goals.
Hearts of Oak remain winless in the Ghana Premier League this season after falling to AshGold at Obuasi on Sunday.
The Phobians went into their matchday four fixture at the Len Clay sports stadium drawing all previous three games and were desperately searching for a win but to no avail, as Yaw Annor gave the hosts the lead early in the first half after a solo run from the halfway line.
Abdul Salam deepened Hearts woes as he cemented the win for the Miners with an additional goal, leaving the Phobia boys winless after four games.
In an all entertaining game, Accra Great Olympics needed three penalties to secure a surprising comeback against Dreams FC.
Dreams had put their noses in front after a 3-goal lead in the first half with Philemon Baffuor and a brace from inform wonderkid Fatawu Issahaku.
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Samuel Abbey Quaye continued with his fine form after he also bagged a brace to extend his goal tally to six for the season, with Samuel Armah getting the late goal which ensured the Dade boys earned a point at home.
Elsewhere in Elmina, Prince Kwabena Owusu’s goal wasn’t enough as Bibiani Gold Stars lost to Elmina Sharks 2-1.
Goals from Enoch Agblenyo and Alhaji Mustapha gave Sharks their first win of the season.
At the Sogakope Park in the Volta Region, WAFA shared the spoils with Legon Cities battled it out in a 2-2 draw game.
WAFA gave away the lead as late as the 87th minute as Asamoah Boateng’s got the equalizer that proved vital for the Royals as they earn a point back home.
The Western Derby, which had to be played on two days lived up to expectations as both sides aim for the bragging rights as the pride of the west.
The match was played on Sunday but was stopped after 70 minutes after a rain off and was rescheduled to be played on Monday.
The remaining twenty minutes of the game was played today and the Yellow and Mauves get their first win of the season with goals from Justice Blay and Patrick Kofi Ansu.
In nine games played across all venues, twenty-nine goals were scored with seven home wins and two draws.
