Division One: Latest Results

Olympiakos victorious in a five goal thriller

Accra (Greater Accra) - A.C. emerged the superior when they beat Mamobi Midjtilland F/C 3-2 in their match played at the Accra Sports stadium.

In a game that Midjilland dominated and created some decent chances in the early stages, it was Olympiakos who surprised them when they opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through Kwasi Bonso who found space in the penalty box to slot his shot beyond the reach of Teiko Tagoe.

The goal brought Olympiakos into the game as they pressed to increase the tally. Their efforts were crowned in the 34th minute when striker Maxwell Hator who played a great game headed in the second goal.

Momentary laps in concentration after Olympiakos second goal by the defence allowed Midjilland to find space in their defence and almost immediately pulled a goal back in the 36th minute through William Hammond.

The second half was almost a one-way affair as the Midjtilland opened up in a bid to pull even forcing Olympiakos to live dangerously. Midjtlland finally pulled even in the 50th minute when Ali Adnam caught Humphrey Amoah in post with a long-range snap from deep inside midfield.

But Olympiakos were not to be denied victory when in the 65th minute Hator pounced on a loose ball in the box to fire in the winner.

King Solomons pip Kwaebibirem

Tema (Greater Accra) - An 89th minute strike by Patrick Tackie enabled King Solomon to collect the three maximum points in their encounter with Kwaebibirem in a hotly contested match played at the Tema Sports Stadium.

So uncompromising was the first half that at certain stages the match generated into rough play as both teams badly needed the points. It was during that half that Kwaebibirem lost their dependable defender following a red care as a result persistent hard tackles.

The second half was played in the same uncompromising way and just as the match was heading for a draw, Patrick Tackie came from nowhere to find the net for his side.

In another encounter, Swedru All Blacks drew 1-1 with BRM stars in their match at the cape Coast Stadium. After a goalless first half, All Blacks resumed the second half very strongly and opened the scoring with a free kick by Stephen Offei in 65th minute.

BRM hit back and following a series of attack, a hard-pressed defender handled the ball in the penalty area. Tarkwa-based class one referee R.T. Koosom, whistled for a spot kick, which was converted by Alex Armah in 70th minute.

The referee in the 76th minute awarded a second penalty against All Blacks but the team protested vehemently and as a result, the match was help up for some minutes.

When sanity prevailed, Armah who netted the first, wasted the "controversial" one for his side.

At Swedru Sports Stadium, Eleven Wise lost 0-2 to Salgado while Dwarfs won 2-0 against Iron Fighters at Sekondi.

Kyempim register narrow win

Sunyani (Brong Ahafo Region) - Techiman Brong Kyempim Football Club scored a narrow 2-1 victory over Sampa Frontier Stars in their group 1B first division soccer League match played at the Sunyani Coronation Park on Wednesday.

It was a painful defeat for the Sampa boys who led 1-0 in the first half through enterprising Kwaku Nyarko as early as the fifth minute and managed to hold onto the thin lead till the break.

The second half however saw Captain Issah Kwame and his Brong Kyempim side playing like wounded tigers, forcing their opponents to play defensively. Brong Kyempim continued to dominate game and in one of their bombardments left-winger Hayford Owusu scored the equalizer in the 55th minute.

With the scores at par both teams redoubled their efforts but just as the game seemed to be heading for a draw captain Issah Kwame shocked the Sampa boys with the winner in the 83rd minute.