Edubiase hold Liberty in League match

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA – Visiting New Edubiase United held Liberty Professionals to a 1-1 draw in their Week 12 Glo Premiership clash on Sunday at the Carl Reindorf Park, Dansoman, Accra.

Liberty came from behind to snatch a point in the game which was dominated in midfield after the visitors shot into the lead on 23 minutes through Asiedu Attobrah.

Goalkeeper Daniel Adjei levelled from the spot in the second half for Liberty, his second goal in the 12-week old premiership.

The centre of attraction was leading marksman in the Premier League, Emmanuel Baffour, who was on the books of Liberty Professionals three years ago.

Expectations were high of him after his 11-goals earned him a place in the provisional squad of the Black Stars for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. He failed to silence his critics with a modest performance amidst heavy policing by the Liberty Professional defenders.

The visitors were dominant in the early stages of the match, taking hold of the midfield with captain Mumuni Abubakar, Sakyi Quaye and Ebenezer Ofori overpowering their opponents.

On 23 minutes, Attobrah capitalised on a loss of concentration by the Liberty defence to score the opener from close range.

Liberty upped their game in the second half in search of the equalizer but the defence of the visitors, which revolved around veteran Iddrisu Yahaha, Richard Adjei, Abeiku Ainooson and Samed Ibrahim remained resolute.

The efforts of Liberty at drawing level yielded dividends for them on 76 minutes after a defender of Edubiase handled the ball in the penalty area from a goalmouth action.

The resultant kick was converted by keeper Adjei, earning his side a point at their favourite grounds.