Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto has admitted to playing a tough game against Inter Allies on matchday 29 fixture of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors secured a hard-fought 3-2 win against the Eleven is to One side at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu on Monday.
Three goals were produced in the first half after Emmanuel Gyamfi’s opener and Evans Adomako’s second. Gyamfi opened the scoring in the 27th minute of the game after connecting a pass from Adomako. But that goal was canceled by Alex Aso in the 39th minute after he was set up by Nafiu Sulemana.
The Porcupine Warriors restored their lead through Evans Adomako as he turned in Emmanuel Gyamfi’s low cross.
Back from the break – Inter Allies drew parity again in the 63rd minute through Andy Okpe but that didn't last long as the Porcupine Warriors got their noses in front once more in the 71st minute.
Defender Andrews Appau who made his first League start connected a delicious pass from Fabio Gama to slot home for the match-winner.
Mariano Barreto after the game said: “It wasn’t exciting. It was a very tough match. We knew the way Inter Allies play by using their tall players and putting in the long ball. Unfortunately, we don’t have tall players but we needed to find a solution and we solved the problems,”.
The Porcupine Warriors are currently levelled up on points with league leaders Hearts of Oak after the win.
Asante Kotoko play their next game at home against Karela United on matchday 30 at the Len Clay Sports Stadium.