Kotoko Maintains League Lead With Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Over Berekum Chelsea

Late Strike Secures Crucial Three Points for League Leaders

Asante Kotoko strengthened their position at the top of the Ghana Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 victory against Berekum Chelsea at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday. The match proved to be a tense tactical battle, with Kotoko struggling to find their usual attacking fluency against a determined Chelsea side.

Defensive Heroics and a Moment of Brilliance

The game’s decisive moment came in the 79th minute when defender Daniel Adjetey produced a spectacular long-range strike that caught the Chelsea defense off guard. This goal against the run of play proved to be the difference in an otherwise closely contested match.

Despite Chelsea’s early dominance and Kotoko’s attacking struggles, the Porcupine Warriors showed their championship pedigree by grinding out the result. The victory extends their unbeaten run to six matches in the Ghana Premier League and sets up an intriguing FA Cup semi-final rematch between the two sides in May.

League Implications and Upcoming Fixtures

With this crucial win, Kotoko maintains their position at the summit of the league table, having secured back-to-back victories. Meanwhile, Berekum Chelsea remain in mid-table obscurity, currently tied on points with defending champions Samartex in tenth position.

The result highlights Kotoko’s ability to win even when not at their best – a quality that could prove vital in their title chase as the season reaches its climax.

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