Accra Lions have moved to second place on the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League log following a victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Coach Ibrahim Tanko's side bounced back to winning ways after defeating Berekum Chelsea 2-1 in the Ghana Premier League match-week 13 encounter on Monday afternoon.
The hosts launched early fearsome attacks on the backline of Berekum Chelsea to snatch the lead before the first quarter of the game.
On the 10th minute, Seidu Bassit opened the score for the Capital based club after making a good use of Hagan Frimpong's pass which saw goalkeeper Emmanuel Adu crawling in his post.
Accra Lions kept dominating majority of possession but they were wasteful upfront as a golden opportunity fell for Solomon Oppong but his strike went wide.
Berekum Chelsea capitalized on the blunders of Accra Lions defenders to level the score through in-form Mezack Afriyie on the stroke of halftime.
On the 44th minute, Afriyie calmly tapped in a well delivered cross from his teammate Laud Amoah to end the first half in a one-all draw at the Accra Sports Stadium.
In the second half, Accra Lions switch their tactical approach with tbe introduction of Daniel Awuni, Frederick Asante, Evans Ampofo and Youssouf Simpara as they were in search for the match-winner.
Youngster Samari Salifu Abass notched up his second goal of the season for Accra Lions on the 74th minute which eventually became the match-winner to secure his side all the needed points.
Accra Lions held on with the 2-1 lead in the remaining minutes despite the late incursions from the visitors.
Following the outcome, Accra Lions has moved to second place on the Ghana Premier League table with 22 points while Berekum Chelsea sits two place above the drop zone with 16 points after thirteen matches.
