Asante Kotoko returned to profitable methods within the Ghana Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Samartex at Samreboi on Saturday in a extremely aggressive match.
The Porcupine Warriors took management of the sport within the first half, heading into the break with a cushty two-objective lead, due to strikes from Enock Morrison and Rocky Dwamena within the thirty second and forty first minutes, respectively.
Despite a robust second-half efficiency by Samartex, who pulled one again late within the sport, Kotoko managed to carry on for the win, lifting them as much as third place within the league standings. The win was a a lot-wanted increase for the membership after shedding to fierce rivals Hearts of Oak final time.
Meanwhile, in one other sport performed on Saturday, Tamale City secured an important 3-1 residence win in opposition to Dreams FC to spice up their survival hopes.
Sampson Eduku scored a brace for the house facet, with Nafiu Sulemana including a 3rd to secure the win at the Aliu Mahama Stadium. Dreams FC’s solely objective got here by Ali Huzaf’s penalty within the second half, but it surely proved to be a mere comfort for the guests.
The win sees Tamale City transfer as much as sixteenth place, only one level away from security, whereas Dreams FC have dropped to eleventh place with 27 factors after 22 matches performed.
Source: 3news.com
