Karela United managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko on Thursday in Anyinase, ending the Porcupine Warriors’ unbeaten run.
The decisive goal of the match came in the second half, when Samuel Attah Kumi converted a controversial penalty to give Karela United the lead.
Despite their best efforts, Kotoko were unable to equalise, and their unbeaten run came to an end. They were unbeaten in their last six games, including a 5-1 victory last weekend.
Smoothly taken spot kick from Samuel Attah Kumi!@KarelaUtd_FC 1 : 0 @AsanteKotoko_SC
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Kotoko now sits outside the top four, four points behind leaders Aduana Stars.
The win, on the other hand, is a welcome boost for Karela United, as it has lifted them out of the relegation zone and into a more secure position in the league table.
Kotoko claimed that Karela United attacked them.
We unfortunately can not continue the text commentary as our media person and other officials of the club have been attacked and driven out of the stadium.
— Asante Kotoko SC – 21/22 GPL Champions🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) February 2, 2023
This how @AsanteKotoko_SC officials left the stadium. This is not a jungle oooo, a football park. This is one of the legacy of @ghanafaofficial and @kurtokraku. So they will come to kumasi de3? pic.twitter.com/0qrt7nHXYz
— SONKA (AK-0001067) (@Sonka_Samuel) February 2, 2023
Also, on Thursday, Accra Lions emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over their local rivals Great Olympics at Accra Sports Stadium.
The home team dominated the game and won thanks to a brace from Jacob Amu Mensah and another goal from Samari Salif.
