Hasaacas Ladies beat LadyStrikers to win maiden edition of Women’s Premier League Super Cup
Hasaacas Ladies emerged winners of the maiden Women’s Premier Super after defeating LadyStrikers 3-2 in a thrilling final at the Madina Astro Turf Sunday evening.
A first half brace from Veronica Appiah and an own goal from LadyStrikers’ Edith Ogbonna, was enough to give the Hasmal Ladies victory despite a spirited late performance from the Strikers.
LadyStrikers started the game firing from all angles with two clear cut chances to take the lead but it was Hasaacas Ladies who opened the scoring after just 14 minutes.
Appiah recorded the game’s first goal in the 14th minute of the game, with a well composed finish from the 18-yard box.
The hardworking forward got her second goal of the night with four minutes left until the half time break.
She latched onto a long pass from her own half, before rounding off the goalkeeper and slotting it to double the lead.
After the recess, the Hasmal Ladies had the opportunity to reduce the deficit but Martha Amissah missed from close range before Gladys Amfobea’s shot just went over the crossbar.
Edith Ogbonna while attempting to clear her lines, headed into her own net in the 59th minute to further worsen LadyStrikers’ woes.
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Gladys Amfobea pulled a goal back for Strikers with a brilliant free-kick before Ellen Coleman reduced the deficit to one.
However, the two goals were all LadyStrikers could manage as Hasaacas Ladies wrapped up the game to clinch the trophy.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies also beat Prisons Ladies 3-1 to win clinch third place with a bronze medal in the maiden Women’s Premier Super Cup.
The two teams whose encounter in the Group stage ended 2-2 were again up for another battle – this time in search of a silverware to take home.
Mary Amponsah headed home the opener inside five minutes of proceedings before Mavis Owusu scored the second in the 64th minute.
While the game was heading to an end with Ampem Darkoa firmly in control, Amponsah emerged up again to make it 3-0 with her second goal of the game.
Abigail Tutuwaa later reduced the deficit for Prisons Ladies with a late strike as the game ended 3-1 in favour of Ampem Darkoa Ladies.
Having won the Women’s Premier League, FA Cup, and being adjudged the WAFU Zone B champions, the Super Cup is Yusif Basigi’s fourth honour this year.
