Asante scores in IK Start pre-season friendly win

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Ghanaian midfielder Ernest Asante scored his fifth pre-season goal for Norwegian side IK Start in their 4-2 victory over Stabaek on Friday.

The 23-year-old former Fetteh Feyenoord winger set up team-mate Hoff for the opener with an incisive pass from the right flank on eight minutes.

He won a penalty on the 53rd minute which was well dispatched by Stokkelien.

One minute ater Asante completed the win for Start with a thunderous drive from inside the box.

Start, who got relegated last season, are eyeing a return to the top flight and Asante is expected to play a key role in their campaign next season.