Medeama and Hearts pull clear as Kotoko held in Ashanti derby
Medeama SC and Hearts of Oak have pulled clear at the top of the Ghana Premier League after both won 1-0 on Matchday 8, while Asante Kotoko dropped further behind with a draw in the Ashanti derby.
Medeama bounce back
A week after suffering their first defeat of the season, the defending champions responded with a 1-0 win over Aduana FC at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa. Nana Kofi Babil scored the winner in the 81st minute, according to 3News and GhanaWeb.
Hearts keep winning
Hearts of Oak opened the round on Friday with a 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Stadium. Martin Karikari scored the only goal late on, and Hearts have now conceded just two goals in eight games, Ghanamma reports.
Medeama and Hearts are level on 17 points with identical goal differences, but Medeama lead the table on goals scored.
Kotoko held in Obuasi
Kotoko were held 1-1 by FC AshantiGold at the Len Clay Stadium. AshantiGold went ahead just before half-time with a deflected long-range effort from Boateng, before Patrick Asiedu equalised with a superb free-kick, according to Ghanamma. Kotoko are still waiting for their first away win of the season and sit eighth on 12 points, five off the top.
Elsewhere
Samartex, who beat Medeama last week, were held 0-0 by Berekum Chelsea. Bechem United beat Debibi United 3-0 and Vision FC beat Dreams FC 3-1, while Bibiani Gold Stars and Heart of Lions drew 1-1.
Selected results
- Hearts of Oak 1-0 Basake Holy Stars
- Medeama SC 1-0 Aduana FC
- FC AshantiGold 1-1 Asante Kotoko
- Berekum Chelsea 0-0 FC Samartex
- Bechem United 3-0 Debibi United
- Vision FC 3-1 Dreams FC
- Bibiani Gold Stars 1-1 Heart of Lions
The top of the table
According to Ghanamma, Medeama and Hearts lead on 17 points, with Samartex third on 15 and Port City and Swedru All Blacks on 14.
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