Asante Kotoko fightback to edge bitter and sworn rivals Hearts of Oak by 2-3 in an exciting Ghana Premier League match-day 14 fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Both teams sold a very good game and such type of top-tier football hasn't been displayed in the Super-clash for quiet a while now.
The Porcupine Warriors with a huge opportunity to snatch the lead on the 18th minute after Mukwala nearly connected from Morison's corner into the net but his effort was stopped just on the line by Ibrahim Salifu.
The 'Phobians' eventually broke the deadlock on the 37th minute mark, kind courtesy a towering header from Congolese midfielder Don Linda Mtange after a good free-kick delivery from Ibrahim Salifu from the right.
Just on the stroke of half time, an unrelenting beautiful team build-up started by Richmond Lamptey, finally got Kotoko the equalizer through Isaac Oppong who scored from a close range as it finished 1-1 after first half.
Back from recess, it was an explosive start for both teams in the second phase of the game as they all attacked each other right from onset leaving an open encounter.
Ten minutes into the first half, inform Steven Mukwala pounced on a poor save from goalkeeper Richmond Ayi to score from close range to hand Kotoko the lead for the first time in the game.
The visitors with another attack as Baba Yahaya made a blistering forward run to play Steven Mukwala through but his effort was a feeble one.
The 'Phobians' also made series of goal attempts one of which is Glid Otanga nipping on a faulty Justice Blay pass to go in for a drive just at the edge of the box but his strike went straight at the throat of goalkeeper Frederick Asare.
Kotoko made it 3-1 on the 74th minute. Who else? Ugandan import Steven Mukwala, who pounced on a huge clanger from goalkeeper Richmond Ayi once again to calmly score into a free net to hand his side a two-goal cushion.
Hearts of Oak pulled one back on the 94th minute through Martin Karikari who scored with a cool finish after shooting into the bottom right corner to reduce the deficit.
After 90+6 minutes of action, referee whistled to end the game as it finished 2-3 for Asante Kotoko who have extended their winning streak and also claimed the bragging right.
