Friday , March 29 2024

Kotoko come from behind to beat Bechem 3-1 in Accra

Asante Kotoko ended their three-game winless run by coming from behind to beat Bechem United 3-1 in the Ghana Premier League at their adopted Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night.

Another miserable day for under-fire manager Maxwell Konadu seemed in store when Kotoko trailed after 20 minutes to Hafiz Konkoni’s superb header.

However, Kotoko sparked into life and scored the equaliser in the 37th minute through Martin Antwi. He was at the right place to tap the ball home following a terrible mistake by Bechem goalkeeper Prince Asempa.

Former Bechem forward Augustine Okrah gave Kotoko the lead on the stroke of halftime. He capitalised on another mistake by Asempa to strike the ball into the net.

Kotoko sealed the win in the 55th minute when Ibrahim Imoro scored a brilliant free-kick.

The Porcupine Warriors came into the match on the back of troubled few weeks. They picked up just one point in last two league games and also exited the MTN FA Cup at the round of 64 stage.

Kotoko have moved to second but have the same points as leaders AshantiGold who will be in action on Sunday.

Re-Live the action;

 

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Fixtures

Here are the remaining fixtures for this gameweek.

Dreams v Aduana Stars

Legon Cities v Eleven Wonders

Medeama v Great Olympics

Hearts v Elmina Sharks

Chelsea v King Faisal

Dwarfs v Inter Allies

Liberty v Karela

WAFA v AshantiGold

Thank you for staying with us. My name is Bill Eshun. I will be back with more but until then, have a goodnight.

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league table

This is how it stands after tonight.

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Match summary

Kotoko ended the game with a deserved 3-1 win. The Porcupine Warriors did start on the back foot however as the Hunters took the lead in the 21st minute through Hafiz Konkoni.

The forward received a headed ball close to the six yard box and happily slotted it in. Kotoko got close to equalizing when referee, Kenny Padi awarded them a penalty only to overturn it a minute later.

They were not to be stopped and managed to get their equalizer in the 35th minute. Martin Antwi was at the right place to tap the ball home following a terrible mistake from Prince Asempa.

Kotoko then went ahead in added time. The goal was synonymous to the first. Prince Asempa makes another mistake and Augustine Okrah was there for the easy tap in.

Kotoko did not stop there. Ibrahim Imoro scored a brilliant free kick to get a two goal cushion for the hosts in the 56th minute. The misery for the visitors continued as Charles Bosompem was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence.

Kotoko move up to second and Bechem places 6th on the log.

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93′
2nd Half
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Full time

The match comes to a close. Asante Kotoko earn a 3-1 win over Bechem United. A brilliant performance from the Porcupine Warriors.

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92′
2nd Half
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Emmanuel Gyamfi comes off and is replaced by Matthew Cudjoe.

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90′
2nd Half
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Kotoko were on the counter. William Opoku laid the ball off for Maxwell Baakoh who cut inside from the right and curled one straight into the hands of the goalkeeper.

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89′
2nd Half
Asante Kotoko

Matthew Cudjoe is warming up on the touchline. The fans are cheering for him.

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88′
2nd Half

Kotoko are happy to see this game out. They have calmed things down and are exchanging passes in their own half.

The fans are cheering for every pass they make.

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84′
2nd Half
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Maxwell Konadu rolls the dice. Augustine Okrah goes off and is replaced by Madasiru Salifu.

Meanwhile Kotoko get a corner. The ball is delivered into a dangerous area but the Porcupine Warriors failed to capitalize.

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82′
2nd Half
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The Bechem defense make a huge mistake in their half and the ball falls to the feet of William Opoku who tries to take advantage of the terrible positioning by the goalkeeper but his effort went wide.

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77′
2nd Half
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Emmanuel Gyamfi goes down yet again. The medical team have been used a lot in this game.

He is back on his feet and ready to continue.

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76′
2nd Half

The two players are back on the pitch after a lengthy treatment. The play continues.

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73′
2nd Half

Kwaame Baah and a Bechem United player clash while going for a loose ball. They are both down in pain.

The respective medical teams have rushed to the pitch to treat them.

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72′
2nd Half
Bechem United

Bechem make a change. Yaw Annor comes off and it replaced by Kojo Adonteng

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69′
2nd Half
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Over the bar

Kotoko regain control and start an attack down the right. Emmanuel Gyamfi delivers a low cross which found the feet of the onrushing Imoro Ibrahim but he blasted the ball over the bar.

Meanwhile, Maxwell Konadu makes a change. Martin Antwi comes off for Maxwell Baakoh

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