Asante Kotoko played out to a thrilling 0-0 draw with regional rivals King Faisal at the Baba Yara Stadium in a Wednesday night football to clear off their GPL week 21 outstanding fixture.
The visitors started the game well, David Oppong Afrane sent a strong hit from the edge of the box but was parried away by Frederick Asare to a wasted corner kick.
King Faisal once again with the chance to lead on the 15th minute but Godfred Asiamah had his effort stopped hugely by Asare once again. That was a chance.
The homesters with a free kick, Enoch Morrison crafted in a decent one straight to Steven Mukwala who followed with a towering header but was denied brilliantly by Benjamin Asiedu.
End to end staff, Kotoko ahead in terms of possession whiles King Faisal will lead when it comes to the number of goal attempts made. Goalless at half time.
In the second phase, just three minutes from the break, the Porcupine Warriors came close to finding the net from a close range but was saved once again by goalkeeper Benjamin Asiedu.
Quick response as King Faisal appeal for a penalty against Mohammed Alhassan who had a clumsy challenge on Benjamin Bature in the box but the referee waved play on.
The 'Insha Allah' lads resulted into aggressiveness at some point in the game, leading to them suffering a numerical disadvantage following Abdul Latif's 79th minute red card.
Despite the even exchanges, no goal was registered again as it finished goalless after full time.
