Bechem United hands Karela United first defeat

Sports News for Friday, December 18, 2020

Source: Ghana Soccernet

2020-12-18

Bechem United snapped Karela United’s unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on matchday six of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League at Nana Fosu Gyabour Park.

Bechem United, the home team started the game with plenty of possession as they tried to unsettle Karela United in the opening minutes.

Karela United goalkeeper Richard Baidoo made a brilliant save to prevent Bechem United from scoring the first goal of the game in the 18th minute.

The first half ended scoreless and the two teams failed to get the ball into the net.

Stephen Owusu broke the deadlock for the home team just after recess when he headed the ball into the net from a cross when Karela United goalkeeper Richard Baidoo was unable to catch the ball.

Karela United got the tie in the 57th minute through star man Diawisie Taylor.

Stephen Owusu was about to increase Bechem United’s lead in the 64th minute, but his effort was deflected for a goal kick.

Karela United goalkeeper Richard Baidoo received a yellow card for delay, but the goalkeeper complained of an injury.

Bechem’s goalkeeper Prince Asempa made a beautiful save to deny Karela United a second goal when Diawiase Taylor struck the goalkeeper’s leg as he entered the net in the 79th minute.

Bechem United appealed for a penalty in the 84th minute after a hand call in the opponent’s goal area, but the referee ignored it and signaled for play to continue.

Listowel Amankona scored the winning goal for Bechem United after he held on to a rebound and hit the ball into the net in the 89th minute.

Karela United have been defeated for the first time this season on matchday six and may have to relinquish their league lead position in week six with other matches to come.