League leaders, FC Samartex left it late at the Theatre of Dreams to salvage a point against Legon Cities on Wednesday, April 10 2024 in their matchday 25 premier league clash.
The stakes were high for both teams as Samartex were aiming to cement their lead on top of the league standings while their hosts were keen to keep up the momentum as they beginning to turn things around after their poor start to the second round.
Samartex fell behind just before the break through Isaac Afful's own goal after he was put under pressure by Cities' Fredrick Atatuk.
After recess, the Royals soaked in everything the visitors threw at them but wilted under pressure as they conceded a stoppage time equalizer through Emmanuel Owusu Boakye.
The crucial point earned gives the Timber Giants a three point lead atop the league table as Nations FC succumbed to a 1-0 defeat away to RTU.
Legon Cities are in 13th position with 32 points, 14 behind Samartex.
The Royals are away to defending champions, Medeama for their next game while Samartex return to Samreboi to host Berekum Chelsea.