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Kotoko hit Liberty for four, Hearts lose

13 years ago
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The pressure eases for coach Ebo Mends after Asante Kotoko thumped Liberty Professionals 4-0 in Accra.

Two goals apiece in each half by Louis Agyemang and Alex Asamoah in the first 45 minutes handed the Porcupine Warriors a 2-0 lead going into recess.

Back from the break, Edward Affum and Daniel Nii Adjei completed the rout for Kotoko as Liberty slumped to the bottom of the table having lost their first two games of the season and conceding six goals in both games.

Having restored the club back to winning ways, coach of Kotoko Ebo Mends insists his side are yet to attain full fitness and expects more from them.

"I wasn't bothered too much about the pressure after we lost our first game. I have been preparing them and I know they haven't reached their full fitness yet.

"But we are impressed with their workrate and hope to do more. We are taking it steadily," the Kotoko coach said in a post-match interview.

Kessben FC joined joined Aduana as the only clubs to keep their 100 percent start to the new season after showing determination to edge past Hearts of Oak.

The win follows their opening day victory over Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.

A second half goal by Hans Kwoffie condemned the Phobians to a 1-0 defeat in the late kick-off game at the Sekondi Sports Stadium.

Champions Aduana picked their second win of the season, managing a 1-0 win against King Faisal at the Baba Yara Stadium with Joseph Mugri scoring the match winner.

At Kpando, Heart of Lions bounced back after their opening day defeat to beat Chelsea 2-0. Gilbert Fiamenyo put Lions in the lead before captain Edmund Owusu-Ansah scored from a spot kick.

Mighty Jets shared the spoils with All Stars at the Tema Park after drawing 1-1. Stephen Adams scored for Jets but Isaac Ofori ensured that the Blues left Tema with a point as he put them on level pegging.

Ebusua Dwarfs were denied a share of the points at the Len Clay Stadium where they lost 1-0 to AshantiGold with Theophilus Annor-Baah scoring for the Miners.

The derby clash at the Golden City Park between Berekum Arsenals and B.A Stars ended 1-1. Stephen Amankwah's opener for the Gunners was canceled out by Larbi Koomson.

Real Tamale United could only draw goalless with New Edubiase at the Tamale Stadium to wrap up the match-day-2 fixtures of the Glo Premier League.

Full results :

King Faisal 0-1 Aduana Stars

Liberty Professionals 0-4 Asante Kotoko

Mighty Jets 1-1 All Stars

AshantiGold FC 1-0 Dwarfs

Heart of Lions 2-0 Chelsea

Arsenals 1-1 BA Stars FC

Real Tamale United 0-0 Edubiase FC

Kessben 1-0 Hearts of Oak