{"id":200965,"date":"2024-07-18T12:51:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T12:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/18\/asante-kotoko-beat-hearts-of-oak-2-1-to-win-democracy-cup\/"},"modified":"2024-07-18T12:51:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T12:51:44","slug":"asante-kotoko-beat-hearts-of-oak-2-1-to-win-democracy-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/18\/asante-kotoko-beat-hearts-of-oak-2-1-to-win-democracy-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Asante Kotoko beat Hearts of Oak 2-1 to win Democracy Cup \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Asante Kotoko defeated arch-rivals Hearts of Oak to win the maiden edition of the Democracy Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday night, July 17.<\/p>\n<p>The game was held to celebrate 30 years of parliamentary democracy in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The win secured Asante Kotoko a ticket to the United States to face Major League Soccer side DC United at a date to be announced by the organizers.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams entered the match after a disappointing season and were eager to restore their fans\u2019 faith ahead of the 2024\/25 season.<\/p>\n<p>Asante Kotoko took the lead in the 30th minute with a penalty converted by Justice Blay. The Porcupine Warriors maintained their 1-0 lead into halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Hearts of Oak equalized after the break with a header from new signing Asamoah Boateng Afriyie. The goal was controversial as Kotoko\u2019s goalkeeper Frederick Asare was injured in the process.<\/p>\n<p>However, Kotoko regained the lead when Peter Amidu capitalized on a defensive error by Hearts of Oak to secure a 2-1 victory for the Kumasi-based side.<\/p>\n<p>This win provides a significant morale boost for Asante Kotoko as they prepare for the upcoming season. 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