Accra, Oct. 29, GNA – Ghana Premier League newboys Accra Lions played a 1-1 draw against Elmina Sharks on the opening day of the new season.
Accra Lions attacker Abdul Rauf scored in the 83rd minute to cancel out Michelle Sarpong’s opener for the away side in a fascinating encounter played at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The home side were the much better side in the opening minutes of the game but wasted a lot of chances with their playmaker Rauf squandering a lot of chances.
Accra Lions were much comfortable on the ball as they controlled affairs in midfield area but lacked potency upfront with their marksman Frederick Asante being indecisive in front of goal.
The clearest chance of the half fell for Elmina Sharks attacker Enock Aglenyo came on the stroke of halftime but Accra Lions goalkeeper Appiah Kubi produced a brilliant save to keep the match scoreless.
Elmina Sharks started the second half the better side and Agblenyo should have put the away side away but skied his effort wide on the hour mark.
Former Hearts player Sarpong broke the deadlock for the away side in the 64th minute after a defensive blunder from goalkeeper Appiah Kubi as he gifted Sarpong an empty net and he couldn’t miss the target.
The home side were poised to get the equalizer as they pressed the Elmina Sharks backline.
They did get the equalizer in the 83rd minute when Abdul Rauf struck home for Accra Lions as they secured a point in their very first match of the Ghana Premier League.
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