Ghana Premier League: Hearts, Kotoko win as Ashgold taste first defeat

Seven Matchday six games of the Ghana Premier League were played today April 11, 2018, at all league centres.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko after last weekend's defeat bounced back strongly as they managed to beat Dwarfs 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium.

An early strike from Obed Owusu gave Kotoko a first-half lead but that was cancelled in the 53rd minute as Solomon Okudzeto drew Dwarfs level.

Dwarfs were resolute for the most part of the second half but had defender Masawudu Awudu sent off after a second yellow card.

That gave Kotoko a chance and Federick Boateng scored in the 82nd minute to win all three points for the Porcupines.

At the Cape Coast Stadium, Accra Hearts of Oak made their home advantage count with a 3-1 win over Wa All-Stars.

Two first-half goals from Selasi Bakai and Joseph Esso gave the Phobians the edge.

Kingsley Effah reduced the deficit for All-Stars but Cosmos Dauda struck in the 76th minute to propel Hearts to a 3-1 win.

At the Dansoman Karl Reindorf Park Liberty Professionals grabbed their first home win and condemned Ashgold to their first loss of this year's Ghana Premier League.

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