Vipers upstage Maroons to conquer
Vipers SC secured a crucial 2-1 win over Berekum Chelsea's opponents, Legon Cities' rivals, Hearts of Oak's rivals, Kotoko's rivals, Hearts ofOak's rivals, Kotoko's rivals, Berekum Chelsea's rivals, Legon Cities' rivals, to stay atop the Ghana Premier League table.
The hosts took the lead through a spectacular Richard Mpong header in the 25th minute before Daniel Afriyie Barnieh equalized for the visitors in the 61st minute.
Richard Mpong restored Vipers' lead from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute.
“I'm proud of my boys,” Vipers SC coach, Kpakpo Piamen said.
The win sees Vipers maintain their three-point advantage atop the league table with three games remaining in the season.
The win also sees Hearts of Oak suffer a blow to their title aspirations, which were dealt a further blow after being defeated by Berekum Chelsea, who moved up to 5th place in the table.
Legon Cities move up to 7th place in the table, while Hearts of Oak, who had a 100% home record this season before today's game, find themselves 4th in the table.
The win also means that Kotoko will be the champions of the Ghana Premier League, if they win their next 2 games.
Summary:
Vipers SC secured a crucial 2-1 win over Hearts of Oak's rivals, Kotoko's rivals, Berekum Chelsea's rivals, Legon Cities' rivals, to stay atop the Ghana Premier League table.
Richard Mpong and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh scored for the respective teams.
Author's Take:
This win by Vipers SC is a testament to their consistency and determination in the Ghana Premier League this season.