In a surprising turn of events on Matchday 7 of the BetPawa Premier League, Nsoatreman FC left spectators in awe with a brilliant performance that shocked Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park.
Berekum Chelsea, eager to bounce back from a recent 2-0 loss to Bechem United, returned to their home ground with high hopes.
They started the game on the front foot, creating numerous chances and dominating possession. However, Nsoatreman FC displayed remarkable resilience in defense, thwarting Chelsea’s relentless efforts.
The defining moment of the match arrived in the 32nd minute when Eric Osei Bonsu scored the only goal, securing victory for Nsoatreman FC.
This unexpected triumph keeps Nsoatreman FC at the top of the league table, boasting 13 points, while Berekum Chelsea’s drop to the 14th position with only 7 points paints a stark contrast.
In Tamale, at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, two-time champions Aduana FC displayed their dominance by cruising to a 3-1 win over Real Tamale United. This marked their first away victory of the season and their second consecutive win.
The Ogya lads demonstrated their tenacity by bouncing back from a goal down, just as they did in their previous victory against Accra Great Olympics.
Experienced winger Emmanuel Gyamfi scored in the 46th minute, canceling out Abdul Shakun’s 22nd-minute strike, and sending the teams into halftime on level terms.
Gyamfi later netted his second goal in the 80th minute, and Isaac Mintah sealed the win with a fine finish in the 86th minute.
Over in Akoon Park, league champions Medeama SC secured a 1-0 victory over FC Samartex 1996, courtesy of a first-half strike by Jonathan Sowah.
This result places the mauve and yellows in 8th place on the table with 10 points, while FC Samartex drops to the 6th spot, also with 10 points.
At the El-Wak Stadium, Kwabena Boateng became the hero for Legon Cities, scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Dreams FC. Boateng, who had an exceptional start at Legon Cities, found the net in the 33rd minute, condemning Dreams FC to another away defeat.
In Kumasi, Augustine Okrah played the role of a savior for Bechem United, as he secured a 1-1 draw against Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Despite Asante Kotoko taking the lead in the 9th minute through Peter Acquah, Okrah scored in his third consecutive game in the 54th minute, ensuring Bechem United left with a vital away point.
Bechem United currently occupies the 12th spot on the table with 8 points, while Asante Kotoko remains in the middle half of the table with 10 points.
On Sunday, Kpando Heart of Lions and Karela United played out a goalless draw at their newly adopted Hohoe Stadium.
In a Saturday showdown, Accra Hearts of Oak fought back to earn a valuable point against Bibiani Gold Stars at DUN’s Park.
Hamza Issah scored the equalizer for Hearts of Oak in added time, canceling out an 81st-minute goal from Appiah McCarthy.
Elsewhere in Accra, Great Olympics claimed a late 1-0 victory over Nations FC at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Solomon Twene emerging as the hero with a late finish that secured the win for Accra Great Olympics.
