Bechem United hold Asante Kotoko as Gold Stars pip Young Apostles
Asante Kotoko were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw by Bechem United in a fiercely contested Ghana Premier League clash at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, April 13.
Despite dropping points at home, the Porcupine Warriors remain at the top of the league table with 47 points, tied with Bibiani GoldStars but ahead on superior goal difference.
The game began with promise, but both sides struggled to convert their chances in the opening half. After a string of missed opportunities, it was the visitors who broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, with Darlvin Yeboah finishing off a slick counter-attacking move that silenced the home crowd.
Kotoko responded with urgency, pushing forward in numbers in search of an equaliser. Their efforts were eventually rewarded with a late controversial penalty, which Albert Amoah coolly slotted home to level the scores.
However, the equaliser did little to lift the spirits of the home supporters, who expressed disappointment at the full-time whistle.
The players and technical team also appeared visibly frustrated, knowing they had let crucial points slip at home.
Bechem United, coming into the match on the back of two straight losses, put on a well-organised and determined display.
Their compact defence and dangerous counterattacks nearly saw them claim all three points, but they will take heart from a disciplined performance on the road.
Gold Stars pip Young Apostles
At the Dun's Park , Bibiani Gold Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Young Apostles in their Premier League fixture.
The decisive moment came just before halftime when Alex Aso struck with precision to hand the Miners, a crucial lead that ultimately proved enough to claim all three points.
The win sees Bibiani Gold Stars extend their impressive unbeaten home record and climb to 47 points, moving on the same level with Asante Kotoko, though still trailing the Porcupine Warriors on goal difference.
The result was a perfect response for coach Frimpong Manso and his side following a disappointing 2-0 loss to Dreams FC in their previous outing.
