Bechem United secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park on Sunday in a fiercely contested Bono derby.
The win marks consecutive victories for the Hunters, propelling them to 7th place in the Ghana Premier League standings with 17 points, while Chelsea drops to 9th with 14 points.
The visitors took control early, with Boa-At Regain breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute. The forward capitalized on a defensive error to fire home a well-placed shot, stunning the home crowd and giving Bechem United a deserved lead.
Chelsea struggled to impose themselves in the first half, with Bechem dominating possession and creating the better chances. However, the home side came out stronger after the break, showing renewed urgency in their play.
Their persistence paid off in the 65th minute when Stephen Amankonah unleashed a superb strike to level the score. The equalizer energized the hosts and their supporters, setting up an intense finale.
Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Boa-At Regain struck again in the 84th minute. Another lapse in Chelsea’s defense allowed the forward to pounce and calmly slot home his second goal of the game, sealing a crucial win for Bechem United.
Despite late pressure from Chelsea, Bechem’s defense held firm, frustrating the hosts and ensuring all three points for the visitors.
Bechem United’s resurgence continues as they gain momentum after a slow start to the season. They will look to build on this performance in their next fixture. Meanwhile, Chelsea will need to regroup and address their defensive frailties as they seek to climb the league table.
