Match Report: Asante Kotoko, Karela United share the spoils in Kumasi

Asante Kotoko displayed impressive fighting spirit on Thursday evening when the team fought with 10-men to come from a goal down to earn a crucial point from the game against Karela United.

Kelvin Matthew Andoh in the 35th minute gave the visitors the lead with a superb header.

The opener ensured Karela United takes absolute control of the game, putting up beautiful passes and dominating play from their backline.

Richmond Lamptey and Richard Boadu picking up the pieces begun to command the midfield, inspiring their upfront to operate effectively.

Eventually, Asante Kotoko SC draw parity courtesy Cameronian attacker Frank Mbella Etouga. The predator netted the equalizer in the first half stoppage time to send Asante Kotoko SC on level throwing to break.

After recess, Coach Prosper Nartey made few incursions having introduced Justice Blay for Samuel Boateng. Imoro Ibrahim with his attacking prowess and brilliant free-kicks came close to getting the homers the winner on several occasions.

Asante Kotoko SC dominated play in the entire department but always had Kelvin Matthew Andoh and Umar Bashiru of Karela United tormenting their defense line.

Into the last embers of it, Blay located Christopher Nettey on the right with the defender dribbling his way into the penalty box, where he had support from Richmond Lamptey but failed to return the pass having ball run out for goal kick.

Asante Kotoko shared spoils with the Aiyinase based outfit at home, dropping point despite top of the league table with 45 points before the clash.

All ended 1-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.