GPL Matchday 30 Wrap: Medeama stumble, Goldstars close in, Hearts held at home

Matchday 31 of the Ghana Premier League came off this afternoon with some interesting results.

Both the top half and the bottom half are heating up, with several teams picking up crucial results to boost their survival hopes.

League leaders Medeama have seen their five-point lead cut to just two points after a 2-1 loss to Berekum Chelsea.

The defeat, coupled with Bibiani Goldstars’ home win, has set up a tense finish to the season with just three games to go.

In Berekum, Chelsea boosted their survival chances with a 2-1 comeback win over Medeama. Despite falling behind to Kelvin Nkrumah’s opener, goals from Abubakar Seidu and Jonah Attuquaye secured a hard-fought victory for the Bibires.

At Swedru, All Blacks compounded Eleven Wonders’ woes with an emphatic 5-2 victory. Goals from Frank Awure, Rudolf Mensah, Eden Kofi, Hafiz, and Boateng sealed their second win in four days.

In Accra, Hearts of Oak were held to a goalless draw by Karela United, dealing a blow to their fading title ambitions.

At Duns Park in Bibiani, Goldstars defeated Samartex 2-0 to close the gap at the top. A brace from Michael Nkoah proved decisive.

At Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, Dreams FC secured an important away win over Bechem United, with goals from Shaban Mohammed and Ali Razak sealing the victory.

Young Apostles also boosted their survival hopes with a 3-1 win over Vision FC at Wenchi Park, thanks to goals from Richmond Opoku, Samuel Amankwah, and Prempeh.

At Kpando, Heart of Lions fell to a 1-0 defeat against Nations FC, with Kelvin Ampoful’s first-half strike making the difference.

Basake Holy Stars recorded a solid 2-0 win over Aduana FC at AAK II Park, with Prince Tweneboah and Jacob Boauze on target.

Asante Kotoko were not in action following Hohoe United’s withdrawal from the league.

FULL-TIME RESULTS
Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Medeama SC
Gold Stars 2-0 FC Samartex
Hearts of Oak 0-0 Karela United
Swedru All Blacks 5-2 Eleven Wonders
Young Apostles 3-1 Vision FC
Bechem United 1-2 Dreams FC
Basake Holy Stars 2-0 Aduana FC
Heart of Lions 0-1 Nations FC