A first half strike from Evans Adomako Wiredu helped Karela United to record their first away win of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League against Real Tamale United on Thursday evening.
Karela United inflicted a painful 1-0 home defeat on Real Tamale United in the Ghana Premier League match-week 28 game at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
Karela United jetted off with an intense pressure on the back line of the home side to concede in the early minutes of the game.
On-loan Asante Kotoko striker Evans Adomako Wiredu pounced on a blunder of Real Tamale United defense when they failed to deal with a cross delivered by George Amonoo.
Adomako Wiredu brilliantly opened the score for Karela United with a simple tap-in on the 9th minute of the game.
Real Tamale United were forced to make an early substitution when their top-scorer Issah Kuka picked up an injury on the 13th minute. He was replaced by Mohammed Alhassan Mankuyeli.
The game looked balanced after Karela United had taken the lead with no shot on target from Real Tamale United as the first half ended in a 1-0 win for the visitors.
The commencement of the second half delayed due to heavy downpour in Tamale.
Karela United continued their impressive performance with Kharim Abdul Ayeh and Emmanuel Owusu Boakye kept knocking for more goals but goalkeeper Lukman Sheriff denied them from registering their names on the score sheet.
Real Tamale United failed to make their home advantage count as the fixture ended in a 1-0 win for Karela United.
Following the result, Karela United have moved up to sit a place above the relegation zone with 35 points while Real Tamale United occupies 12th position with 36 points after match-week 28.
