GPL wk8 wrap: Hearts records first win, Kotoko shares point with RTU
After a disappointing start, the reigning Champions Accra Hearts of Oak has recorded their first win in the Ghana premier League by defeating Elmina Sharks by alone courtesy Gladson Awako.
The midweek matches kicked start with Olympics hosting Bibiani Gold Stars at Sagakope Red Bull Arena where Olympics win by two goals to nil. James Akaminko and Maxwell Nii Abbey Quaye were the goals scorers.
Seven matches were kick-off at 3 p.m.
Aduana Stars continued their devastating form by dumping AshGold by alone goal at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium courtesy Sams Adams 35th minute goal.
Accra Lions and League leaders King Faisal played out a goalless drawn game at Sogakope Redbull Arena.
Medeama SC added to Legon Cities woes by beating them by a goal to nil. Tetteh Zutah was the goalscorer for Medeama.
Black Stars player Fatawu Issahaku continues his scintillating form by scoring for Dreams FC as they power three goals pass Karela United. Huzaf Ali scored twice and Fatawu Issahaku got the other before Umar Basiru got the consolation for Karela United.
In a Regional derby, Bechem United defeated Eleven Wonders by one goal to nil. Augustine Okrah was the goal scorer for the Bechem boys.
Berekum Chelsea hit two pass WAFA in a difficult encounter, courtesy Kofi Owusu two goals.
The late kickoff match was between Asante Kotoko and Real Tamale United( RTU) at the Baba Yara stadium which ended one all. Kotoko got a penalty in the die embers in the first half, but Abdul Ganiu missed it. But quickly got on the scoreheet in the 48th minute through Frank Mbella. Inform David Abagna got the equaliizer in the 70th minute for RTU, which happens to be the last goal the game.
Source:africaneditors.com/Raymond Karvi
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