GPL: Wrap of Match Day 2- Aduana shocked at home whiles Hearts of Oak continue their fine form

By Kofi Amoah

Match day two of the Ghana Premier League has ended at all centres with the exception the game between Asante Kotoko and Ashanti Gold, due to the Obuasi-base club’s Champions League tie with MO Bejaia.

As expected, the thrilling passion, goals, excitement and shocks came into play as it produced 15 goals in all, 5 home wins, 2 away wins, 6 away goals and 9 home goals.

New Edubiase and Ebusua Dwarfs kicked start on match day two on Friday at the Obuasi Len Clay Park. After and end-to-end stuff with the home side largely dominating play, former Liberty and Aduana Stars player, Zuberu Fuseini, tabbed in from closed range on the 64^th minute mark to hand the home side their first three points of the season.

The action continued on Saturday at the Essipong Stadium as Hasaacas hosted league debutante Techiman City. Left-back Amos Korankye quickly got his name on the score sheet seven minutes into the game. Returnee Eric Bekoe added the second (39^th minute) in the first half from a free-kick and converted a penalty (49^th minute) in the second half of the game. Roger Nortey (58^th minute) and Baba Mahama (65^th minute) struck in successive for a possible comeback but wasn’t enough as Prince Papa Arko nailed the game in 91^st minute to make it four goals to two.

At the Dansoman Carl Reindolf Park, Liberty narrowly defeated stubborn Inter Allies by two goals to one after they lost their opening day game to Bechem United. An own goal from Kingley Boateng (7^th minute) and a goal from Latif Blessing scored from a free-kick to give the scientific soccer lads the lead whiles substitute Fredrick Boateng (58^th minute) scored a consolation for the visitors.

Home invincibility at the Golden City Park for more than a season continued as Berekum Chelsea narrowly defeated WAFA by a goal to nil. Saddick Adams (24^th minute) who saved Asiwome Fumador’s life last week when he fainted rather save Chelsea’s blushes to score his first premier league goal for more than two years now.

The shock result of the week was Wa All Stars silencing Aduana Stars at their own backyard. Their home indomitability has been broken after 21 rounds of home matches. The last time they lost at home was a 0-1 against Hearts of Oak on 15^th Feb 2014 (2013/2014 league season). Kofi Yeboah scored late in the game to give All Stars a perfect start in the league. The win makes it two in sixteen (16) attempts.

The team with many dreams, Dreams FC, also continues with their fine form as they beat Bechem United by a goal to nil. Ben Nash Quansah’s goal two minutes to half time separated both sides. Woefully, they are yet to pick a win, away from home in their last 16 matches, lost 13 and drawn 3.

Top liner of the week, Medeama and Hearts of Oak, never ceased to live up to its billing and the necessary hype. The through passes, shots, crosses and near misses were worth enjoying. After the home side dominated the first half in possession and missed chances, the visitors took their chances very well in the second part and punished the home side. Cosmos Dauada shot the Phobians into lead 13 minutes to end proceedings whiles Eric Kumi intelligently placed the icing on the cake with the second goal on the 92^nd minute mark.

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Ghana Premier League- Medeama vs Hearts of Oak Preview

By Kofi Amoah

The top liner for the week undoubtedly. Medeama SC clash with Accra Hearts of Oak at the Tarkwa TNA Park.

The home side lost their opening day match against African campaigners, Ashanti Gold and will look to save face with a convincing win against a resurgent Hearts of Oak.

Hearts managed to pick a narrow win against New Edubiase to pick up their first three point of the season.

With Kessben and Medeama team combine, they have played Hearts of Oak sixteen (16) times in the league. The Tarkwa club has stumped its authority on Phobia by winning seven (7), losing four (4) and drawing five times (5). 37 goals has been produced in their clashes with Medeama scoring 18 and conceded 19.

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ince 2007, Medeama are yet to lose a match on match day 2 at home. Played five matches, won three (3) and drawn two (2); scored five (5) and conceded one (1). But in their last three games, they have managed only one win and drawn two.

Hearts on the other hand have played seven (7) matches on match day 2 away to other clubs since 1999. They have won three (3), lost three (3) and drawn only one (1). With 19 goals produced in their various clashes, they have scored nine (9) and allowed in ten (10).

The last time Medeama lost at home was on the 20^th of Feb 2014 (0-1 to Kotoko), since then they have gone 21 home matches without a defeat. In all, they have won 14 and drawn 7, scored 36 and conceded 10.

On the month of February, Medema has played eight (8) matches in the league; wininng five (5), losing three (3) and drawing one (1). They have netted 13 and conceded 10.

The Continental Club Masters have on the flip side played 13 games on match day two. Won seven (7), drawn two (2) and lost four (4); scored 13 and conceded 10.

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