LadyStrikers recorded a resounding victory over Halifax Queens on Matchday 13 of the Malta Guinness Women's Premier League, while champions Hasaacas Ladies overcame Faith Ladies 2-0 to keep their title charge alive.
Read on for the Match reports:
LadyStrikers thump Halifax Queens
Bathsheba Nyarkoh scored twice, once in each half, to secure a comfortable victory for Cape Coast Lady Strikers. From the onset, the host demonstrated utmost zeal and determination to win the day. They pinned their opponents into their own half for most of the first half. Bathsheba scored from a goal-mouth melee in the 31st minute to give the host the lead after several unsuccessful attacks on the opponent's goal area. The visitors came into the game strongly after the break, seeking to register the equalizer, but the defensive lines of the host were impregnable. Diminutive winger Blessing Fosua Adjei, operating from the right flank, became a nightmare for Halifax, as the visitors could not find an antidote to her surging runs and lethal swift passes in their vital area. Bathsheba Nyarkoh capitalized on the inability of Halifax's goalkeeper to grasp a shot from the flanks, registering her brace.
Police Ladies edge Jonina Ladies in tightly contested clash
Police Ladies emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Jonina Ladies in Tema. The match was a tale of two halves, with both teams showcasing determination and resilience. The first half was a cagey affair, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Jonina Ladies and Police Ladies battled hard in midfield, but clear-cut chances were few and far between. The game came alive shortly after recess. In the 47th minute, Jonina Ladies took the lead through Agnes Yeboah, who found the back of the net with a well-taken finish. However, their joy was short-lived, as Police Ladies responded almost immediately. Just two minutes later, Bernice Apprey Arhinful equalized with a clinical strike, making it 1-1. The match remained evenly poised as both teams pushed for a winner. Police Ladies eventually got the lead in the 86th minute, when Mary Berko scored a crucial goal to put her side ahead. Jonina Ladies fought hard to find an equalizer in the dying minutes but Police Ladies held firm defensively.
Army Ladies cruise past Epiphany Warriors in hard-fought clash
The Teshie Mats Park witnessed an intense battle between Army Ladies and Epiphany Warriors, showcasing skill, determination, and resilience from both sides. Epiphany Warriors started the match strongly, dominating possession and creating several chances. However, they were unable to convert their opportunities into goals, allowing Army Ladies to grow into the game. The breakthrough came in the 66th minute when Linda Achiaa found the back of the net, separating the two sides after a fiercely contested encounter. Epiphany Warriors pushed relentlessly for an equalizer, piling on the pressure in the closing stages, but Army Ladies held firm to secure the victory. With this win, Army Ladies leapfrog Epiphany Warriors in the standings, making a crucial statement in their campaign.
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