AshantiGold returned to winning ways after beating Karela United 1-0 in their Matchweek 11 encounter of the Ghana Premier League at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Robust captain Fredrick Kojo Twumasi scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute to give the Miners all three points.
Karela United created several chances but failed to find the back of the net. The visitors looked set to secure a point until they lost concentration at the back, allowing AshantiGold to score late in the game.
The victory comes as a big boost for AshantiGold, who were hoping to bounce back after playing out a goalless draw against Young Apostles at home last Sunday.
Playing in front of their home supporters, the Miners were determined to secure a positive result against a Karela United side that had recorded three successive league victories before their 0-0 draw against Vision FC in Matchweek 10.
Despite creating opportunities, Karela struggled to make their chances count and were punished when Twumasi struck in the 89th minute, just before the game entered its final stages.
The late goal proved decisive as AshantiGold held on to secure a valuable home victory, while Karela's struggles away from home continued.
The result moves AshantiGold up to sixth position on the league table with 18 points.
Karela United, meanwhile, drop to 14th place with 11 points after suffering another disappointing result.
By: Pascal Amoah
