League leaders Medeama SC were held to a 1-1 draw by newly promoted Hohoe United in an entertaining Matchday 8 fixture at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Saturday. The home side made a dream start, taking the lead as early as the 6th minute when Francis Odoom latched onto a cross and slotted past goalkeeper Felix Kyei to send the home fans into wild celebrations. Despite the early setback, Medeama grew into the game, showcasing their trademark composure and dominance. Their persistence paid off just before halftime, as Abdul Salam levelled the score in the 43rd minute, with a thumping header restore parity for the visitors. The second half saw the Mauve and Yellow dictate the tempo, enjoying long spells of possession and creating several scoring opportunities. However, Hohoe United’s goalkeeper Kweku Musah stood firm between the posts, pulling off a series of outstanding saves to deny the former champions a winning goal. His commanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award. For Hohoe United, the hard-fought draw represents another encouraging result in their debut top-flight campaign, moving them up to ninth place on the league table. The newly promoted side continue to prove competitive at home, showing resilience and tactical discipline against one of the league’s elite sides.
The result sees Medeama SC extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to two points, though they could be overtaken should Aduana FC defeat struggling Eleven Wonders in their Monday fixture.
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