Asante Kotoko humble Berekum Chelsea by 2-1 in an epic week 9 tie at the Baba Yara Stadium
Charles Lamptey sets off the host in an explosive start and crafted in a cross from the right to pick up Richmond Lamptey in the box but went out for a restart.
Nicholas Mensah nearly grabbed the lead on the 8th minute mark but his strike was saved by Obeng Sekyere Gregory.
Berekum Chelsea were given a free kick at a very advantageous position but Afriyie Mezack had his free kick checked by the Kotoko backline.
The homesters kept on piling so much pressure in search for the lead but Nicolas Mensah's header was dealt nicely by Sekyere Gregory to a wasted corner kick.
On the 28th minute, Emmanuel Sarpong finally broke the deadlock for the Bibires. Just what they have been for.
Eric Serge Zeze drew the host back on level just on the stroke of half time.
In the second half, the Blues returned on a good note and broke on a counter but a great timed tackle from Mubarik Yussif saved the situation.
The Porcupine Warriors with a quick response but Enoch Morrison unluckily had his strike went off the crossbar. That was close!
Free kick given to Kotoko on the 66th minute. Morrison's delivery was highly connected powerfully by Steven Mukwala to put them into the lead for the first time in the game.
The Ugandan forward scored again on the 88th minute but was ruled out for an offside. It ended 2-1 for Kotoko after full time.
