Asante Kotoko recorded their first Ghana Premier League win since March 1 in what has been described by several industry watchers as a dubious penalty call from Referee George Mawuli Vormawah.
Having gone 8 matches without a win, and facing potential relegation from the Ghanaian top flight, the Porcupine Warriors labored for 60 minutes without a goal, as their opponents, and league leaders Samartex proved too strong for the Kumasi based side.
Having bee rocked with several controversies in the week leading to the clash against Samartex, with Supporters storming the team training grounds to forcefully remove the coach, and his team of Technical handlers, including a visit to the the King of Ashanti Otumfour Osei Tutu, the players fought so hard break the back of the Timber Giants, but were met with tough challenge.
With a draw staring at their faces, the porcupine warriors needed the assistance of the no 12th man to enable them get he needed goal.
As if by design, Referee Vormawah, had the perfect opportunity to hand Asante Kotoko the win in the 61st minute when he whistled for penalty after a player from Asante Kotoko had attempted to shoot at goal but missed, and instead kicked a defender of Samartex.
Despite protest from the Players of Samartex and their officials, the Referee stood his ground and allowed for Bernard Morrision to take the penalty kick.
That goal became to only goal of the game to give th home side Asante Kotoko their first win of in 9 attempts this second round.
