Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.
The contest was tightly fought and physically demanding, with both sides struggling to create clear openings. Kwame Opoku proved the difference, scoring the decisive goal from close range after Dreams’ defence failed to clear their lines. The forward had earlier missed a good chance but made amends with a left-footed finish that squeezed past the onrushing goalkeeper Osman Rahman.
Dreams FC pushed for an equaliser late on and came agonisingly close in the closing minutes, but their effort was cleared off the line. The chance lacked the necessary power, allowing Kotoko to survive a tense finish as they defended resolutely to protect their slender lead.
Both teams looked visibly exhausted at full time, reflecting the intensity of the encounter. The match also ended with a warm embrace between Kotoko head coach Karim Zito and Dreams FC coach Wilfred Dormon, highlighting the mutual respect between the two sides.
Kotoko enjoyed a slight edge in possession, though both teams registered the same number of shots on target. The victory brings an end to Kotoko’s four-match winless run and lifts them to third place on the league table. Dreams FC, meanwhile, slip back into the relegation zone.
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