Basake Holy Stars boosted their fight against relegation with a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks at the AAK II Sports Stadium in Ampain on Sunday.
With both teams battling to avoid the drop, the opening half was understandably tense. Holy Stars controlled possession for long spells and showed greater attacking intent, but meaningful scoring opportunities were limited.
Swedru All Blacks, hoping to build on momentum from their previous outing, stayed disciplined at the back and looked to exploit spaces on the counter. Despite their efforts, neither side managed to break the deadlock before halftime.
The tempo increased after the restart as the hosts pressed with greater urgency. Their determination paid off in the 60th minute when Jacob Boazee pounced on a defensive mistake inside the penalty area and coolly finished to give the Nzema-based side the lead.
The goal sparked jubilant scenes among the home supporters and shifted the pressure onto the visitors.
In response, All Blacks threw more bodies forward in search of an equaliser. However, Holy Stars remained resolute at the back, repelling every attacking threat that came their way.
The hosts managed the closing minutes with composure, ensuring there were no late scares.
The crucial victory moves Holy Stars further clear of the relegation zone, while All Blacks continue to hover dangerously close to the bottom as the survival battle intensifies.
