{"id":227075,"date":"2024-10-07T05:14:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T05:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/week-5-match-report-asante-kotoko-1-0-accra-lions\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T05:14:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T05:14:48","slug":"week-5-match-report-asante-kotoko-1-0-accra-lions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/week-5-match-report-asante-kotoko-1-0-accra-lions\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 5 Match Report- Asante Kotoko 1-0 Accra Lions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/487\/48753107.295.jpg\" alt=\"Kotoko\u2019s victory marked their second consecutive win of the campaign\" title=\"Kotoko\u2019s victory marked their second consecutive win of the campaign\" width=\"295\" height=\"241\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Kotoko\u2019s victory marked their second consecutive win of the campaign<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Asante Kotoko climbed to the top of the league table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Accra Lions at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Albert Amoah scored the only goal of the game, finding the net in the 48th minute by slotting home Dauda Saaka\u2019s precise out-swinging cross.<\/p>\n<p>Kotoko\u2019s victory marked their second consecutive win, underscoring their strong form early in the season.<\/p>\n<p>Kotoko dominated the match, controlling 55% of possession and creating 17 goal attempts compared to Lions&#8217; five.<\/p>\n<p>Of these, Kotoko managed four shots on target, while Accra Lions only troubled Kotoko&#8217;s goalkeeper twice. Despite the slim margin, Kotoko&#8217;s dominance was clear, and they showcased a disciplined defense to keep a clean sheet.<\/p>\n<p>With this win, Kotoko sit at the summit of the table, tied on points with Bibiani Goldstars but leading on goal difference.<\/p>\n<p>Next up, they\u2019ll face Legon Cities as they look to maintain their top position. Accra Lions, on the other hand, continue to struggle this season and will aim for a turnaround in their upcoming fixture against Berekum Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>Kotoko fans will be hopeful their side can carry this momentum forward in the weeks to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kotoko\u2019s victory marked their second consecutive win of the campaign Asante Kotoko climbed to the top of the league table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Accra Lions at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday. 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