MTN FA Cup: ‘Goal Monger’ Evans Adomako scores twice as Kotoko oust Thunderbolt FC to progress to next round

Ghanaian heavyweight Asante Kotoko advanced to the next round of the ongoing FA Cup after posting a resounding 3-1 win over Division Two side Thunderbolt FC at the Okese Park in Ejisu on Saturday.

Coach Mariano Barreto ringed some changes in his usual lineups as he handed starting roles to players such as Felix Annan, Sarfo Taylor, Samuel Frimpong and Kwame Adom Frimpong.

The Porcupine Warriors scored first in the opening minutes through Evans Adomako in the fifth minute through a header.

Adomako jumped inside the box and headed home Taylor’s cross to make 1-0.

But five minutes Philemon Kyei snatched the equalizer for ThunderBolt FC from a corner kick.

The midfielder headed the ball into the net from a cross following a poor marking inside the box.

The Division Two side gained momentum after scoring, terrorizing the Kotoko goal area for more goals but failed to kiss the back of the net.

Felix Annan rescued Kotoko as he came up with a brilliant save to deny Thunderbolt the second goal in the 14th minute from an effort by Prince Anokye.

Thunderbolt FC captain Kojo Adarkwa Yiadom was a handful for the Kotoko defenders with his trickery and pace.

The first half ended 1-1.

After recess, Evans Adomako scored his second goal of the game from a nicely-hit first time shot inside the box.

The Porcupine Warriors dominated play as they tried to break the defense of Thunderbolt in search of more goals.

Emmdefenceyamfi made it 3-1 for Asante Kotoko with just a tap in from close range in the 63rd minute from a Fabio Gama cross.

Asante Kotoko dominated possession and held on to the two-goal lead to qualify for the next round of the competition.