Ibrahim Giyasu's 50th minute penalty was enough to hand Karela United an important 1-0 win over Nations FC in GPL match-week 28 opener at the Naa Sheriga Sports Center.
Coach Abukari Damba started Mohammed Abdul Ganiu in post, Fatawu Mohammed captained the side with Brite Andoh, Humin Dafie, Ibrahim Giyasu, all in the line up.
On the opposition side, Prince Acquah, Razak Sampson, Richard Berko, experience goalie Kofi Mensah shaked off injury and return in goal and more.
Both teams started the game on a good note and exhibited some beautiful display of football but without any dangerous incursions.
Nations FC were on top in terms of possession but created few chances whereas Karela United looked more purposeful in attack.
Back from recess, the homesters returned on a blistering note and attacked right from onset and earned themselves a penalty just five minutes from the break.
Ibrahim Giyasu stepped up once again and struck into the net to leave the the Nalerigu fans in complete raptures.
The Eagles after conceding mounted so much pressure on their hosts in search of the leveller but all their efforts were checked as it finished 1-0 after full time.
Karela United have now won consecutive matches in the league whiles Nations FC are now winless in their last five matches and could be five points behind leaders Samartex FC.
