Aduana Stars claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nations FC in a thrilling Ghana Premier League Week 31 clash at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park in Dormaa on Saturday.
Both teams came into the game level on points, with Aduana Stars sitting in 3rd place and Nations FC in 2nd, making it a crucial match in the battle for the league summit.
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both sides struggling to create scoring opportunities. The forwards were unable to find the breakthrough as the game remained deadlocked heading into the break.
After halftime, both teams came out with a renewed sense of purpose and made tactical adjustments. The home fans were the twelfth man, inspiring their team to push forward in search of a goal.
Their persistence paid off in the 56th minute when midfielder Yussif Alhassan Chibsah found the back of the net for Aduana Stars. The goal shifted the momentum in favor of the home side, with Nations FC pressing for an equalizer but finding no way past the resilient Aduana Stars defense.
The match took a dramatic turn in the closing stages when Aduana Stars’ defender Alex Boakye was shown a red card, reducing his team to ten men. However, Aduana Stars held firm to secure the victory and claim all three points.
In their upcoming fixture, Aduana Stars will travel to face Bechem United, while Nations FC will take on Accra Hearts of Oak at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
The win sees Aduana Stars strengthen their position in the league standings and keeps their title hopes alive as the season heads towards the final stretch.
