FC AshantiGold ‘04 secured a 1-0 win over Karela United in their Matchday 11 fixture of the Ghana Premier League at the Lens Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday, November 15.
After being forced to settle for a goalless draw against Young Apostles last week, the Miners made a strong comeback in this game .
After a goalless first 45 minutes, Captain Kojo Twumasi broke the deadlock by scoring the decisive goal in the 89th minute.
FC Ashanti Gold ‘04 held firm in the final stretch, preventing Karela United from finding an equalizer.
Karela United will need to regroup, analyze their performance, and aim for a victory in their next game after losing 11 straight away matches since February’s victory over Dreams FC.
The defeat leaves them on 11 points, sitting in the 14th place.
This home victory provides a much-needed boost for FC Ashanti Gold ‘04, who move up to the sixth position with 18 points.
The Obuasi- based side are now unbeaten in 21 straight home matches.
With 16 wins and 5 draws, Miners remain focused on their ambition to win the league title by the end of the season.