2020/21 GPL: Match Report: Asante Kotoko return to the top with slim win over AshantiGold

Asante Kotoko posted a 1-0 win over AshantiGold at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Brazilian Fabio Gama stole the only goal of the game on the 23rd minute mark after connecting home a Patrick Asmah effort.

Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto restored former Atalanta defender Patrick Asmah into the left-back position following the absence of Imoro Ibrahim who is away on international duty with the Ghana U23 team in Japan.

Fabio Gama outjumped Richard Osei Agyemang to connect a cross from Patrick Asmah to put Kotoko 1-0 ahead after 23 minutes.

Just moments after the Kotoko opener Mark Agyekum was played through by captain Amos Addai but before the forward could attempt to fire at goal Wahab Adams intercepted the ball and cleared to safety. The Miners fans on attendance screamed for penalty but referee Daniel Laryea would have none of that as he signalled for play to continue.

Patrick Asmah steered a free-kick into the human wall constructed by the AshantiGold defence to protect a dead-ball situation just 20 meters away from goal.

Yaw Annor should have pulled AshantiGold on level pecking but the former Bechem United striker surprisingly fired wide much to the displeasure of the home fans.

By El Akyereko