A 79th minute strike by defender Daniel Adjetey was the difference as Asante Kotoko earned a 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League.
The outstanding Week 21 game played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday appeared to be a dress rehearsal for the MTN FA Cup semi-finals as the two sides are billed to meet again but at the Tarkwa T n A Stadium.
After a goalless first half, the Porcupine Warriors pushed hard for a winner as any other result would have seen them stay behind Bibiani Gold Stars SC, whose 2-1 win over Heart of Lions on Tuesday sent them to the top.
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A reverse pass from Patrick Asiedu from a corner deep in the second half saw Adjetey hitting a shot into the roof of the Chelsea goal.
The win takes Asante Kotoko’s total tally to 45 points.
Berekum Chelsea, on the other hand, continue to remain in the top half of the log.
Asante Kotoko will next travel to Kpando to play Heart of Lions in their Matchday 26 encounter while Chelsea will play Basake Holy Stars next.
