A first half penalty converted by Jonathan Sowah ensured the Yellow and Mauves lads their third victory of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season against FC Samartex at the Akoon Park.
Medeama SC exercised their dominance in fixtures against the Timber Giants with a 1-0 win in their match-week seven encounter on Sunday afternoon.
The early minutes of the Western Region Derby looked balanced as both teams made few incursions.
On the stroke of halftime, Medeama took the lead from the spot when Jonathan Sowah brilliantly struck the ball firmly into the back of the net.
FC Samartex looked poised in the second half with the aim of levelling the score but their efforts went futile.
Goalkeeper Felix Kyei denied Baba Hamadu Musa and Emmanuel Keyekeh from scoring with his heroics in the 57th and 63rd minute respectively.
Medeama SC stood resolute at the back to secure all the three maximum points courtesy Jonathan Sowah's goal in the first half.
Following the 1-0 win, Medeama SC occupies 8th position on the Ghana Premier League log with 10 points while FC Samartex drops to sixth position with same points.
