Asante Kotoko needed a 'manufactured' penalty in the 95th minute to beat high-flying second-tier side NEA Salamina to advance to the semi-finals of the Ghana MTN FA Cup on Wednesday.
Captain Amos Frimpong converted the controversial spot-kick with five minutes time added on, to hand the Porcupine Warriors passage into the last four.
The delayed fixture has been overshadowed by referee Nuhu Liman's shocking and disgraceful performance at the Baba Yara stadium which drew widespread condemnation.
Striker Saddick Adams opened the scoring for the Ghanaian giants before Obeng Junior pulled parity.
However, the game turned on its head after the Wa-based referee awarded what appears a dubious penalty to the home side to mar the beauty of the game.
It's unclear which team Kotoko will face in the semi-finals with rivals Hearts of Oak as well as Medeama and Wa All Stars waiting for an exciting last four contest.