Ghana Premier League: Samartex humiliate Kotoko in delayed fixture

Ghana Premier League: Samartex humiliate Kotoko in delayed fixture

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Ghana Premier League: Samartex humiliate Kotoko in delayed fixture

Samartex pulled a 2-1 shocking victory on Asante Kotoko during their delayed week 28 Ghana Premier League game on Tuesday morning.

The fixture suffered postponement due to heavy rains on Monday afternoon after a goalless first half at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

With the game continuing in the second half, Samartex shot ahead in the 55th minute through the effort of Christian Agyenim Boateng.

The fixture was rained-off on Monday

Seven minute to finish the entire proceedings, Emmanuel Mamah doubled the lead for the visitors, a result that almost put the game beyond Kotoko.

Elvis Kyei Baffour was brought down in the Samartex area two minutes to full time for Kotoko to snatch a goal back from the spot.

Captain, Samba O’Neil had the chance to pull a goal back from the penalty spot but his miss was rebound into the net by striker, Albert Amoah for Kotoko’s consolation.

The defeat leaves the record Ghana Premier League holders in 4th on 43 points, three points behind rivals Hearts of Oak who beat Young Apostles 1-0 on Sunday.

For Samartex, the win lifts them to sixth place, strengthening their push for a top-four finish with seven games to end the campaign.

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