Match Report: AshantiGold 0-1 Dreams FC - Emmanuel Hayford's spectacular free-kick claim victory for crusading newcomers

Published on: 10 April 2016
Match Report: AshantiGold 0-1 Dreams FC - Emmanuel Hayford's spectacular free-kick claim victory for crusading newcomers
Dreams FC pipped AshantiGold in Obuasi

Ghana Premier League newcomers Dreams FC shocked title-holders AshantiGold SC at the Len Clay stadium with a deserved 1-0 victory on Sunday in a seventh week fixture.

Dreams FC dominated both halves of play in the game with delightful display.

Dreams FC first threatened the home side in the 12th minute after Eric Gawu's header was saved by the woodwork.

C K Akunonor's side nearly went ahead in the 36th minute but Aaron Amoah's effort from close range was parried away by goalie Fatau Dauda.

The away side came close again but Aaron Amoah's free header missed the goalposts by inches two minutes afterwards.

Dreams right back Mohammed Razik was brought down just on the edge of the Ashanti Gold SC penalty box after some delicious run.

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder stepped up to slot in the free-kick to put the newcomers ahead a minute away from recess.

Hudu Yakubu made a fantastic clearance on the Ashanti Gold SC goal line in the 53rd minute to deny Lawson Bekui's effort to double Dreams FC lead.

Mohammed Razik brought down Emmanuel Osei Baffour inside the box to give Ashanti Gold SC an opportunity to level when referee Issaka Afful whistled for penalty.

Shafiu Mumuni failed to connect the penalty when Mozart Adjetey stretched to the his right to make a save.

Former Ghana U20 star Daniel Addo was sent off in the 70th minute after a second caution. It's a second away victory for Dreams FC.

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