Ghana Premier League matchday 9 report: Elmina Sharks upset Berekum Chelsea

Published on: 09 February 2020

Elmina Sharks were playing at home but were the underdogs in this tie. They clinched a fairly comfortable 3-1 victory over the Blues.

Elmina Sharks showed some penetration in the opening exchanges and got their reward inside five minutes.

Bernard Boateng managed to fire one past the helpless Danlad Ibrahim to put the Elmina-based side in a surprising lead.

It took the Blues just ten minutes later to answer. Kofi Owusu smashed a cut back into the net to level the score line and the two teams went into the break level.

Elmina Sharks were not downcast by the equalizer and restored their lead in the 58th minute. Bernard Boateng found a way past Danlad Ibrahim again to get his brace.

Bernard Boateng was searching for his hat-trick and got it eight minutes later, capping off a brilliant performance by himself and his team mates.

Berekum Chelsea have dropped down to 4th and Elmina Sharks have moved up to 10th on the log.

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