Accra Lions exhibited a stupendous performance to edge giants Asante Kotoko by 2-3 at the Baba Yara Stadium in an entertaining Ghana Premier League week 21 tie.
Both teams looked relaxed in the early stages of the game definitely to identify the approach of each other before they could launch any attack.
Out of nothing, Accra Lions stunned the Kumasi fans by snatching the lead in just ten minutes from kickoff through Blessing Asuman.
Eleven minutes later, Asante Kotoko drew level through Kalo Ouattara who scored with a beautiful after controlling on the chest at a close range and slot into the net.
In the dying embers of the game, both teams nearly snatched the lead to half time but Steven Mukwala couldn't make good use of his chance whiles goalkeeper Moise Pouaty had to react quickly to stop a goal-bound effort.
Back from recess, the Lions started on a blistering note and scored in just three minutes from the break to restore their lead through Blessing Asuman Dankwah again to mark his brace.
Peter Acquah Amidu was set up on the 58th minute to get the leveller but his strike went side net.
Surprisingly, Accra Lions scored again on the 67th minute through Dominic Amponsah who scored with a hit to hand them a two-goal cushion.
With four minutes to full time, Bernard Somuah scored to reduce the deficit. The Porcupine Warriors made some attacks in the closing moment but all proved futile.
It ended 2-3 for Accra after full time who continue with their unbeaten run in the second round.
