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Kotoko clinch first win after six games

14 years ago
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Herbert Addo praised his Kotoko players for their response at the Sekondi Sports Stadium as the Porcupine Warriors rallied from a goal down to beat Eleven Wise on Sunday evening.

The game, Herbert Addo’s first since taking over the technical duties of the champions last Thursday ended Kotoko’s six-game winless run in the Glo Premier League.

Substitute striker Kwabena Yaro snatched the winner in a 2-1 win over Wise after Charles Coffie had cancelled out Moro Mohammed’s first half goal for Wise.

Leader Hearts of Oak opened a 10-point gap at the top as Francis Bossman struck twice against Tema Youth at the Ohene Djan Stadium to give the Phobians a 2-1 win after Emmanuel Baffoe had drawn level for the Tema-based side in the first half.

The win ends Hearts’ three successive drawn games but head coach Kosta Papic remained unhappy with his sides performance on the day.

AshantiGold pulled away from the relegation zone as they recorded their third consecutive win. The Miners won 2-0 against relegation strugglers, Hasaacas at the Len Clay Stadium.

Daniel Asamoah scored the opener in the 9th minute before substitute Abdul Yusif sealed the win after 70 minutes for the Miners as they remain one point above the relegation mark.

All Stars failed to break Berekum Arsenals down at the Golden City Park as the Gunners maintained their unbeaten home run after a solitary 1-0 win.

Kessben FC were 3-2 winners over Chelsea at the Anane Boateng Stadium in Abrakense.

Nana Eshun cancelled out Anim Lankwei’s opener for Kessben before substitute Yofa Zigah grabbed a double for the home side.

Eshun completed his brace for Chelsea but fell short of the equalizer which could have handed them a share of the points.

Hearts of Lion and Real Tamale United shared the spoils at the Kpando Park after drawing 1-1.

Isaac Acquaye put Lions ahead in the 31st minute before Kabiru Imoro equalized for RTU in the second half.

Bashiru Osman found target on the 85th minute mark to hand King Faisal a 1-0 win over Liberty Professionals at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Sporting Mirren earned a 1-0 win over Gamba All Blacks at the Swedru Park but still stay at the foot of the table. Richard Boateng's free-kick helped Mirren pick all three points.