Tier II special competition: Medeama survives on penalties to knock out Samartex

Sports News from Monday, June 3, 2019

Source: medeamasc.com

2019-06-03

Medeama endured the drama of a 9-8 penalty shootout before knocking out Samartex for a quarter-final spot in the Tier II special competition.

Goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi proved the hero with one last stop to deprive the visitors of the famous triumph at Tarkwa NA Aboso Park.

The Mauve and Yellows were victorious, despite the fact that they were pushed hard by a valiant performance of Samartex at Tarkwa NA Aboso Park.

Entered the match as favorites, Medeama was stunned by visitors who posted a resolved defensive display.

Both teams have sold an entertaining match without the lion's share of Medeama can count in regulation.

The two FA Cup holders had to dig deep amidst nervous moments for local fans until Ofori Antwi ended the match.

Samartex coach, Samuel Kobi-Mensah, should be proud of his boys after a brave demonstration away from home.

Medeama coach Samuel Boadu made two important changes to the team, giving a new chance to left-back Philip Osei.

Osei has strongly impressed and should give Bright Enchil a trial competition for the future.

Medeama dominated but struggled to manage visitors' air capacity.

Kalibo Toussaint, Tahiru Awudu and substitute Camara N'guessan almost scored but missed the opportunities.

The match was sent in a penalty shoot-out after scoreless elapsed time.

Medeama striker, Kalibo Toussaint, missed his head-to-head advantage to visitors, but former Medeama defender Evans Quao toppled the ball to tie the game.

Goalkeeper Ofori Antwi toppled the hero of the day after a final kick to crash into the void.

This difficult victory ensures Medeama to qualify for the quarterfinals to be played next Sunday.