MTN FA Cup R64: Asante Kotoko beat Bechem United to progress to the next stage

Asante Kotoko have progressed to the Round 32 stage of this season’s MTN FA Cup competition after surviving a scare from Bechem United in the Round 64 stage.

The Porcupine Warriors today locked horns with their fellow Ghana Premier League side to battle for a place in the next round of the domestic cup competition.

Before the two teams would play the first 10 minutes of the game, Asante Kotoko had already scored twice.

In-form Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala found the back of the Bechem United net in the 5^th and 8^th minutes, respectively.

Despite the healthy lead, the Reds could not secure a win at the end of the 90 minutes.

Goals from Isaiah Nyarko and Twene in the 18^th and 70^th minutes, respectively, saw Bechem United draw 2-2 with Asante Kotoko.

In the shootout, Asante Kotoko, fortunately, had the better goalkeeper in Frederick Asante.

The shot-stopper saved two kicks to inspire the Kumasi-based club to a 4-2 win.

Courtesy of the win, Asante Kotoko are now heading to the Round of 32 stage.

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