We started well but conceded a ‘nonsense’ goal – Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto after WAFA draw

Asante Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto criticized his players for conceding what he describes as a ‘nonsense’ goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with WAFA in Obuasi.

Kotoko took an early lead when defender Abdul Ganiyu nicely converted a spot-kick after youngster Andy Kumi was fouled inside the box by goalkeeper Kofi Bonsu.

The Portuguese trainer felt his players failed to keep a close eye on the ball as striker Justus Torsutsey headed home from a cross from the right to secure the equalizer just before the break.

The draw cost the Porcupine Warriors a return to the top of the table after being toppled by Hearts who won 1-0 at Eleven Wonders on Friday.

”We started leading the game and we played well but in the last minute we take (conceded) a nonsense goal,” the former Black Stars coach told StarTimes.

”After the throw-in, the player [Justus Torsutsey] headed in front of the defenders and we trained these things a lot of time- the second attack of the ball and when these things happen, it affects us.

”We have lost the advantage that we have. We are on the same points with Hearts. It will be a long journey.

”We have eight matches and we have to learn with what happens and try to prepare for the next match.”

Kotoko currently sit second on the league log with 46 points, same as Hearts Of Oak but the Phobians have superior goal difference.