Bechem United snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over FC Samartex 1996 after Dennis Modzaka struck deep into stoppage time in an exciting Matchweek 10 Ghana Premier League encounter at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
Modzaka proved to be the hero for the Hunters, finding the decisive goal in the 90+4th minute to secure all three points and cap a thrilling contest between two sides chasing a strong position in the league standings.
Bechem United took the lead in the 39th minute through experienced forward Augustine Okrah, whose finish put the hosts ahead just before the interval and rewarded their efforts in an evenly contested first half.
FC Samartex responded strongly after the break and restored parity in the 57th minute when Gabriel Osei found the back of the net to make it 1-1, setting up a tense final period as both teams pushed for a winner.
With the encounter seemingly heading towards a draw, Modzaka delivered the decisive moment in the fourth minute of added time, scoring in the 90+4th minute to spark wild celebrations among the home supporters and hand Bechem United a valuable victory.
The result lifts Bechem United to sixth position on the Ghana Premier League table with 16 points from 10 matches, having recorded five wins, one draw and four defeats.
FC Samartex, despite the defeat, remain fourth with 18 points after five wins, three draws and two losses. The result, however, gives the Hunters renewed momentum as they close the gap on the league’s top four.
