Soccer News of Monday, 9 July 2001
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
Hasaacas 0-3 KotokoKotoko thrash Hasmal 3-0
Olympics 0-1 Liberty Professionals
Kwaebibirem 0-2 Accra Hearts of Oak
Goldfields 4-0 Adanisman United
Bofoakwa Tano 0-0 Dawu Youngsters
King Faisal 1-1 Real Tamale United
Arsenals 1-0 Maxbees
Okwawu 0-0 Ghapoha
With unimpressive performances of late by Olympics and Liberty since the commencement of the league, the two teams moved swiftly into action after Koforidua-based referee had whistled for the beginning of the game.
Liberty, who seemed to be picking up the pieces gradually after unsuccessful outings were bent on making amends for their defeats.
It came as no surprise, therefore, when they nearly found the net in the fifth minutes through Moses Tetteh, whose powerful shot was punched by goalkeeper Sam Addo in post for Olympics.
Spurred on by this, the Dansoman-based team became more aggressive and managed to take control of the game thereby pilling more pressure on their opponents.
Olympics were, however, not to be made mincemeat of by Liberty and, therefore, fought hard to frustrate Liberty from scoring.
Spearheaded by Michael Asante making his first appearance for his side, Olympics thwarted the efforts of Liberty.
In the 10th minute, James Amartey nearly scored with his powerful shot but the ball went straight into the waiting arms of keeper Cudjoe Addo in post for Liberty.
With determination written on their faces, Liberty came close to scoring but Ablade Morgan failed to connect Yaw Inkoom's free kick to a goal thereby denying them of an early lead.
As both teams fought hard in their bid to score goals, many chances were wasted with the worst offenders being Olympics, who failed to utilise their scoring chances till the referee whistled for the end of the first half.
Back from recess, the tempo of the game increased as the trend changed in favour of the Wonder boys they failed to break the deadlock.
Luck, however, eluded them when in an effort to prevent Liberty from scoring, Phillip Kutsu was penalised for handling the ball in the goal area.
Ablade Morgan converted it in the 70th minute for the only goal of the match.
With disappointment written in their faces, Olympics fought back gallantly but could not equalise till the referee ended the match.
Dwarfs started strongly and following a series of incursions into the penalty box of Wise, earned a penalty when a hard-pressed defender fouled Amonu Johnson in the box for a penalty.
The resultant kick was converted by skipper Rashid Iddi for the match winner.
Olympiakos silence Might Jets at their backyard
AC Olympiakos stretched their lead atop Zone 3A of the Metro Division One league when they thumped second placed Tudu Mighty Jet 2-0 at their backyard in a tension filled match at Hearts Park.
The two goals were all scored in the second half after a first half in which both teams took turns to test each other but could produce any goals as the game was concentrated in midfield.
It was Olympiakos who came close to registering the opening goal in the 39th minute, but central defender Abu Samad, formally of Accra Hearts of Oak proved resolute as his timely header diverted a dangerous cross to touch.
In the second half, Jets called the early shorts, as they dominated the midfield battle with Awal Mohammed stringing passes, but the attack of Mohammed Gado and Emmanuel Asari failed to utilize the chances that came their way.
In the 62nd minute Ade Coker's Olympiakos taught the home team a lesson in goal scoring when Amadu Yamusa broke loose from the center line to score after the Mighty Jets defence had moved forward anticipating an offside.
Olympiakos not satisfied with the lone goal lead brought on Shama Tanko and Emmanuel Nanado for goal scorer Yamusa and Awal Baba respectively in the 65th minute.
It was the homers who responded in the 70th minute, when Awal Mohammed's shot sailed closely past the Olympiakos post, with goalkeeper Raymond Fenny rooted to the spot.
Olympiakos sealed their victory with the second goal in the 84 minute when substitute Nanado sneaked behind Mighty Jets defence to tap the ball beyond goalkeeper Yusif Danladi.
After the match an elated Ade Coker, president of Olympiakos in a interview with the GNA praised his team for the resilience, especially in the first half, to hold their own when the going was very tough.
He said his plans to join the premiership in six months has taken full steam and he does not see any team putting impediments on his way, come the end of the season.