2021/22 GPL: Gladson Awako scores on debut as Hearts of Oak beat Elmina Sharks
Gladson Awako made his Hearts of Oak debut a memorable one as he scored in the Phobians’ 1-0 win over Elmina Sharks while in-form Aduana Stars stunned Ashanti Gold at the Len Clay Stadium in match week eight of the Ghana Premier League.
Samuel Boadu’s side sealed their first victory of the season through Awako’s 72nd- minute strike in Cape Coast.
Despite the win, Hearts are still in the relegation zone with six points with three outstanding games.
Elsewhere, Aduana Stars continued their impressive form as they stunned Ashgold SC 1-0 at the Len Clay Stadium to secure all three points.
Dreams FC defeated Karela United 3-1 in Dawu courtesy goals from Ali Huzaf (2) and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.
In Kumasi, league leaders, King Faisal, were held to a surprised goalless draw by struggling Accra Lions.
Asante Kotoko drew 1-1 with Real Tamale United at the Baba Yara Sports stadium as the Porcupine Warriors drop to 5th on the league table.
Below are the rest of the match week eight results:
Great Olympics 2-0 Bibiani Gold Stars
Dreams FC 3-1 Karela United
Medeama SC 1-0 Legon Cities
Accra Lions 0-0 King Faisal
Berekum Chelsea 2-0 WAFA
Ashanti Gold SC 0-1 Aduana Stars
Bechem United 1-0 Eleven Wonders
Elmina Sharks 0-1 Hearts of Oak
Asante Kotoko 1-1 RTU