betPawa GPL: Kotoko dismantle RTU as Aduana win to extend lead at the top
Asante Kotoko bounced back to winning ways after hitting four pass Real Tamale United (RTU) at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday evening in the Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors were winless in their previous games and needed to boost thier chances of retaining the title they won last year.
Kotoko earned an early advantage as RTU’s goalkeeper Yaw Osei was red-carded in the 34th minute having handled the ball outside the penalty area.
The defending champions took full advantage of the situation with Augustine Agyapong shooting them into the lead with a superb freekick four minutes after.
Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala doubled the lead through a spot kick two minutes into the second half before adding another in the 64th minute.
Brazilian forward Matheus Medeiros de Souza, who made back to back appearance for the first time in a Kotoko jersey cemented the victory in stoppage time to push Kotoko higher up the table to fifth place.
Elsewhere league leaders Aduana Stars went three points clear of Bechem United as they managed a slim victory over Tamale City Dormaa. The result ended a three game winless run for Paa Kwesi Fabin’s men.
Isaac Mintah scored the only goal of the game from the spot in added time to secure the 3 points for the league leaders.
In Accra, Great Olympics earned their first win in six matches to push them out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 victory over Berekum Chelsea.
Richard Berko’s solitary goal gave Karela United a third win in five games as they emerged victorious over Samartex.
Kotoku Royals held Medeama to a 1-1 draw while the game between Nstoatreman and Bechem United ended with the same score line.
Hearts of Oak dropped valuable points away at Dawu in a goalless draw when they visited Dreams FC.
Accra Lions’ poor run of form continued at home when they hosted King Faisal losing 0 -1. Benjamin Bature’s first half strike was enough to secure the win for the visitors.
The final game of matchday 25 see’s Bibiani Gold Stars host Legon Cities on Monday at 3pm.
