Kotoko cruise past Wiaga United to progress in MTN FA cup

Kumasi Asante Kotoko's quest to secure a double in domestic football season was given a boost when they defeated lower tier side Wiaga United 4-0 in the round of 64 stage of the MTN FA Cup tie played at the Bolgatanga Park on Christmas Eve.

Three goals in the first half and one in the second was all the Porcupine Warriors needed to bury the dreams of the Wiaga side who prior to kick off were promising a major upset.

Godfred Asante put Kotoko in the lead in the 18th minute and secured a brace in the 24th minute via a penalty kick. The third goal was credited to Aminu Mohammed of Kotoko in the 39th minute after Wiaga United defender Ernest Apili failed to make a clearance on the goal line to end the first half.

After recess, Kotoko's Ugandan import, Joseph Ochaya fired in the fourth and final goal of the day for the current GPL leaders.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko as expected were the dominant side in the game playing some delectable football to the admiration of the sizeable fans, whose motivation to be present at the park was to watch a big club like Kotoko play in the region as the region which has no premiership representation.

Mr Evans Atiuc, an official of Wiaga United after the match described the game as a learning process for the team based in the Builsa North District of the region.