Kotoko dislodge Gold Stars from the league summit
Kumasi Asante Kotoko has dislodged Bibiani Gold Stars from the summit of the 2024/2025 premier league after beaten Karela United 1:0 at the Baba Yara Stadium last Sunday.
Justice Blay’s spot kick in the 64th minute was enough to hand the Porcupine Warriors the maximum three points.
The tactics of the visitors worked perfectly for them to end the first half in a stalemate, as they managed to frustrate the home side from scoring.
Asante Kotoko continued to pile more pressure on Karela United, but their defenders were able to neutralise the interpositional displays of the porcupine.
However, a quick exchange from Kotoko just side the 18-yard box dazed one of the defenders of Karela United, who kicked the legs of Baba Yahaya, who had received an intelligent pass from Ntim Manu.
The centre referee for the day who was closed to the incident did not hesitate but to point to the penalty spot for a penalty for the porcupines.
Deputy captain Justice Blay elected himself for the kick, and he expectedly scored to give the supporters of the home.side the opportunity to celebrate.
The goal from Kotoko propelled the away team to open up for an equaliser, but the defenders of Kotoko stood resolute to ensure that no ball entered their net.
The results move Kotoko to the summit of the league table after match day 18 with 34 points, while Karela United is also languishing at the bottom with just 14 points.
Kotoko next game is between Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Konamansah Park at Nsoatre on Sunday, February 2 2025
