Legon Cities recorded an impressive away victory at Karela United on Sunday to boost their survival chances as they romped to a 2-0 win on the road.
Michel Otou scored in the first half before Alex Aso added the second goal in the closing stages of the encounter.
Otou got on the end of a fine ball from midfield to fire home the opener in the 15th minute. The visitors held on to the slim lead until Alex Aso sealed the win in injury time to claim three points. Both teams finished the game with 10 men.
Legon Cites have now moved to the 12th spot with 34 points – two points ahead of the relegation zone. The defeat leaves Karela United FC third from bottom with 32 points.
Nsoatreman FC left it late to beat King Faisal 1-0 at Konamansah Park on Sunday. Samuel Ofori scored in the 93rd minute to give the newly promoted side the maximum points – bringing to an end King Faisal’s four match unbeaten run. The game was heading to a draw until Ofori's late strike.
Sampson Eduku broke the hearts of Accra Great Olympics as he scored in injury time to give Tamale City a vital away point in their fight against the drop. Eduku smashed home from close range to cancel Christopher Nettey’s first half strike. The goal takes his season tally to 10 goals in as many matches in the season.
Dreams FC scored in either half to beat FC Samartex 1996 2-0 at the Theatre of Dreams, Dawu on Sunday. Ali Huzaif opened the scoring in the 20th minute as he smartly went round the Samartex backline to slot home. After a 1-0 lead in the first half Godfred Atuahene added the second goal in the 69th minute to win the day for the Still Believe lads.
Bechem United hit back from their loss to Tamale City as they beat Accra Hearts of Oak 1-0 at Fosu Gyeabuor Park. Star man Hafiz Konkoni scored the only goal of the match from a spot kick following a foul on Clinton Duodu by Dennis Korsah. Abdul Karim initiated an attack and found Seth Osei on the right side – his control was beautifully controlled by Clinton Duodu racing into the box only to be fouled by Dennis Korsah. Hafiz Konkoni stepped forward and planted the ball into the net to give Bechem United the winner.
At Bibiani - Prince Anane scored late to give Berekum Chelsea their first away victory in the League following a 1-0 win over Bibiani GoldStars at the Duns Park.
Earlier on Saturday, Akyem Oda Kotoku Royals played out a goalless draw against Real Tamale United at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu.
Meanwhile Seidu Basit scored four goals in either half to hand Accra Lions a 4-2 win against Medeama SC at the Accra Sports stadium on Friday. The yoing forward netted in the 9th, 33rd, 92nd and 98th minutes of the game as Vincent Atinga scored from the spot inside 54 and 61 minutes but his goals weren’t enough as Accra Lions won the day 4-2.
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