Bechem United reignited their fight against relegation with a spirited 2-1 victory over Aduana FC in a lively local derby at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday.
The match burst into life early, with all three goals arriving in an action-packed first half. Augustine Okrah opened the scoring for the Hunters with a composed finish, giving the home side a deserved lead. Aduana responded swiftly, however, as Emmanuel Marfo capitalized on an opportunity to restore parity.
Bechem refused to be pegged back and regained their advantage before the interval, with Yaw Acheampong netting what proved to be the decisive goal to cap a thrilling opening 45 minutes.
After the break, the hosts showed great discipline and resilience, soaking up sustained pressure from Aduana while maintaining their defensive shape. Their determination paid off as they held firm to secure a vital three points.
The win lifts Bechem United out of the relegation zone, moving them within two points of safety as they continue their push to avoid the drop.
For Aduana FC, the defeat deals a significant blow to their title ambitions. They remain in fifth place, now seven points adrift of the summit, leaving them with ground to make up in the closing stages of the season.
Bechem will draw confidence from both their performance and result, while Aduana must quickly regroup and respond to keep their fading title hopes alive.
