2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Week 24 Match Report- Legon Cities 2-1 Liberty Professionals

Published on: 12 May 2021
2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Week 24 Match Report- Legon Cities 2-1 Liberty Professionals
Legon Cities defender Joseph Adjei

Jonah Attuquaye's late strike ensured Legon Cities secured an important win against Liberty Professionals to move up from the relegation zone.

The Royals came from behind to beat Liberty Professionals 2-1 in the matchday 24 fixture played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday night.

Legon Cities dominated possession in the opening minutes of the game in search of a goal but were unable to pin down Liberty

Liberty Professionals were close to breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute but a good save from Honu denied the visitors

Victorian Adebayor came up with a good chance to put Legon Cities after a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper but missed the opportunity in the 26th minute.

Abraham Wayo's effort in the 35th minute was saved by the Legon Cities goalkeeper to deny Liberty a goal

The first half ended with the two sides sharing the spoils.

Kweku Karikari scored the first goal of the game in the 80th minute to give Liberty Professionals the lead.

The lead was cut short few minutes later as Baba Mahama got the equalizer for Legon Cities.

The game was heading to a stalemate after five minutes of additional time.

Jonah Attuquaye grabbed the winner for Legon Cities late in injury time to secure a vital win for The Royals in this matchday 23 fixture.

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