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Kotoko, Chelsea left frustrated

12 years ago
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Berekum Chelsea were denied the chance of getting off and running in the Glo Premier League as the champions could only draw their opener.

Steve Pollack's star-studded side had to rally back late on to draw 1-1 with Mighty Jets at the Accra Sports Stadium in their opening fixture.

Substitute Frank Osei put Jets in the lead in the second half before captain Abdul Basit drew Chelsea level.

Asante Kotoko were also left frustrated at the Tema Park where they drew 1-1 with Tema Youth.

Striker Ahmed Toure put Kotoko in front after 18 minutes before the home side pulled level through a penalty converted by Hamza Abdulai.

AshantiGold drew 1-1 at the Len Clay Stadium against Ebusua Dwarfs.

The Miners were in the lead after 10 minutes when Musah Jafaru scored the opener but John Arthur equalised for the visitors.

New-boys, Wassaman were sent packing at the Kpando Park where the fell 1-0 to Heart of Lions courtesy Bright Nsiah's goal from a freekick in the 34th minute.

A 22nd minute goal from Fuseini Zuberu ensured that Liberty Professionals won 1-0 against Aduana Stars at the Carl Riendorf Park.

The clash at the Baba Yara Stadium produced five goals with New Edubaise edging Bechem United 3-2.

Emmanuel Baffoe scored the premiership's first hat-trick as Edubaise nicked all three points.

Medeama's expensive signings were brought down to earth after losing their opening game 2-1 to Wa All Stars in a late kick off at the Sekondi Sports Stadium.

Joshua Otto and Adnan Saeed scored for the Blues in the first half before Medeama could pull one back in the second half through Louis Agyemang.

On Saturday, Mahatma Otoo scored to give Hearts of Oak a 1-0 victory over Berekum Arsenal.

match-day-1 results

Liberty 1-0 Aduana

Tema Youth 1-1 Asante Kotoko

AshantiGold 1-1 Dwarfs

Bechem Utd 2-3 New Edubiase

Lions 1-0 Wassaman

Mighty Jets 1-1 Berekum Chelsea

Medeama 1-2 Wa All Stars

Berekum Arsenal 0-1 Hearts of Oak