Accra Lions beat Legon Cities to record first win of the season
26th September 2023
Accra Lions secured their first win of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Legon Cities FC in a match-day 2 clash at the Red Bull Arena in the Ghana Premier League.
Both teams showcased a high level of possession-based football on a well-maintained pitch, allowing the ball to roll and bounce smoothly.
Abass Samari had an early opportunity to give his team the lead, but his strike was saved by Legon Cities' goalkeeper Kwame Aziz.
In the 14th minute, Evans Botchway connected with a brave header from Remember Adomako's corner kick to score the only goal of the match, putting the home team ahead.
Both teams had more chances, but they couldn't find the back of the net. Legon Cities settled into the game as the first half progressed, launching dangerous attacks.
In the second half, both teams continued to display good passing sequences, but there were no significant goal-scoring opportunities in the opening minutes.
Legon Cities attempted to equalize in the 61st minute when Nasiru Moro struck a powerful shot from midfield, but it went wide.
Despite both teams pushing for goals in the final fifteen minutes, there were no further goals, and the match ended 1-0 in favor of Accra Lions.