Asante Kotoko SC lost on penalties
Berekum Chelsea put up a brave fight to oust Asante Kotoko from the MTN FA Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout in Obuasi on Sunday, 25 July 2021.
Captain Edward Kpodo launched a powerful drive from distance after winning a ball from the touchline but his effort took a deflection and went out for a corner-kick.
Ten minutes before the break, the Porcupine Warriors were handed an opportunity to take the lead from the spot.
But Fabio Gama, the Brazilian, failed to score from 12 yards.
In the second half, Kotoko had the upper hand and was in control of the match.
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The Phobians have not lost a game since their 2-0 defeat to Aduana Stars in Dormaa on match day one. Hearts of Oak seem to have improved in front of goal since the arrival of coach Kosta Papic, scoring 11 goals in their last four games and conceding three.
Experienced defender Nuru Sullery who got injured against Inter Allies in a match day three encounter returned to the side last week to play against Techiman Eleven Wonders. Left back William Dankyi has rediscovered his form and was adjudged player of the match against Eleven Wonders, playing in a deep lying midfield role.
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Berekum Chelsea and Aduana Stars have a crunch scores to settle on Monday in their Premier League game at to the Golden City park in Berekum.
The game is the last fixture for match day six and it will be broadcasted live on Star time Adepa channel 247 at 3pm.
Chelsea have not been impressive so far picking only one point on the road against Legon Cities (1-1) and winning only once at the Golden city park against Liberty professionals (1-0), They also came from behind to draw (1-1) with Asante Kotoko at the same venue.
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Bright Adjei scored in the 53rd minute to rescue a point for Aduana Stars in their Week 6 game against Berekum Chelsea at the Golden city park on Monday.
Stephen Amankonah shot the home side into the lead in the 25th minute in the last fixture of the week.
The point gained left the blues at the lower half of the log with 6 points while the Fire boys now have 7 points.
The match got off on a high tempo with the home side as the more aggressive.