GPL: Goalkeepers steal show as Asante Kotoko, Hearts game ends in a draw
Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak played out an exciting 0-0 draw in the Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The goalkeepers for the two teams, Richard Atta and Razak Abalora, stole the headlines, each saving a penalty in the game played behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 restrictions.
It took only three minutes to see the first big chance of the game.
Fabio Gama’s pinpoint pass found Kwame Poku through on goal for Kotoko, but Nuru Sulley’s attempt to win the ball back failed spectacular, with his clumsy challenge bringing down Poku in the box and the penalty awarded.
Richard Atta saved from Poku, setting the tempo for an action packed first half.
Patrick Razak then hit the upright three minutes later, seeing his effort ...