GPL Matchweek 29 Wrap: Bechem drop points in title race as King Faisal move out of relegation zone

GPL Matchweek 29 Wrap: Bechem drop points in title race as King Faisal move out of relegation zone

Bechem United saw their title ambitions suffer a setback after drawing 2-2 with relegation threatened Real Tamale United. 

RTU on the other hand also let go off a 2-1 lead which has moved them into the relegation zone as they conceded very late in the game to draw 2-2 at home.

Bechem got things running as Owusu put them in front in the 21st minute but that also lasted for ten minutes as the home side equakized in the 32nd minute when Frimpong’s spot kick. 

After recess,Kuka scored to put RTU  infront thirteen minutes into the half but Hafiz Wontah Konkoni scored put the dagger through the hearts of RTU’s fans. 

Samuel Inkoom scored from the penalty spot to help Hearts of Oak defeat Bibiani GoldStars 1-0. 

Samuel Boadu had 16 players available after a strange disease struck the Hearts of Oak camp, causing many players to be hospitalized 48 hours before the match.

Experienced duo Sulley Muntari and Inkoom were among the 16 players who were able to make it to the game, with the latter scoring the decisive goal in the 11th minute to move Hearts of Oak up to third place, increasing their chances of finishing in the top four.

King Faisal moved out of the relegation zone with a hard-fought win over Eleven Wonders,

The Insha Allah boys recorded their first win in 10 games in a game which was classified as the battle for survival with both teams placed on the 15th and 16th position respectively prior to the game.

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Enoch Morrison scored the only goal of the game in the 34th minute to secure the win for the Kumasi-based side as they move to the 13th position with 34 points. 

However, Eleven Wonders have dropped to the relegation zone on 16th position with 32 points. 

WAFA’s survival hopes suffered a huge blow as they were beaten by Accra Lions by a solitary goal in Sogakope. WAFA, who finished second last season, are five points from safety with five games remaining.

Karela United defeated Great Olympics by a lone goal at the Crosby Auwah Memorial Park as they recorded their third win in five games. 

The game was almost certain to end in a tie until forward Richard Berko scored the match winner in the 98th minute.

Aduana Stars’ poor run continued with a goalless draw at home against bottom-placed Elmina Sharks. As a result, Aduana have dropped out of the top four with the game between Medeama and Berekum Chelsea also ending in a scoreless draw. 

Dreams is yet to win a game under new manager, Ignatius Osei Fosu losing 2-1 to Legon Cities. Goals from Atte and Otou made the difference despite Sadat Mohammed cutting the deficit.