A THREE GOAL FRENZY AS METROPOLITAN SPORTS ACADEMY CLAIM VICTORY OVER KINGDOM FC

Comfort Larry September 13, 2024

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Match Report: Metropolitan Sports Academy vs. Kingdom FC

Date: (Friday, September 13,2024)
Venue: Teshie Marts Park

In an exhilarating encounter at Teshie Marts Park, Metropolitan Sports Academy showcased their dominance with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Kingdom FC. The match was filled with intense moments, impressive individual performances, and tactical battles, emphasizing the skills and determination of both teams.

Kingdom FC reacted swiftly and found their rhythm, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Metropolitan Sports Academy. In the 28th minute, Kingdom equalized with a stunning strike from midfielder David Osei, who unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, leaving the keeper with no chance.

However, Metropolitan Sports Academy regained control shortly just before halftime and took the lead once again in the 38th minute. A corner kick was delivered with precision, landing at the feet of towering captain Joshua Tetteh , who powered a feeble strike into the net. The first half concluded with a scoreline of 2-1 in favor of the hosts, Metropolitan Sports Academy.

With time running out and trailing by two goals, Kingdom FC refused to back down. Their determination paid off in the 59thth minute when they restored hope through a close-range finish from forward Kwame Nkrumah after a scramble in the box, making it 2-2.

The second half began with both teams pushing for goals, but it was Metropolitan Sports Academy who extended their lead in the 80th minute through a penalty, as striker Iddrisu Mohammed expertly buried his penalty into the roof of the net with steeze leaving the goalkeeper rooted to his spot as Metropolitan Academy took a 3-2 lead with 10 minutes to play.

The final minutes were intense as Kingdom FC pushed for an equalizer, creating several chances and putting Metropolitan’s defense under pressure. However, despite their efforts, they could not find the crucial third goal, and the match concluded with Metropolitan Sports Academy securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

This win is a massive win for Metropolitan Academy as they fine-tune for the upcoming campaign having engaged in 4 warm up games having scored 20 goals and shipped in 6.

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