Sekondi Eleven Wise showed their superiority over Skyy FC with a 3-2 victory at the Sekondi Sports Stadium today.
Sampson Eduku’ brace and James Bissue brilliant strike from the spot were enough as the Western Show Boys narrowly beat noisy makers Skyy FC 3-2.
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Former Elmina Sharks and Karela United marksman Sampson Eduku opened the scoreline for Eleven as early as the third minute before James Bissue had the second goal from the spot in the 18th minute.
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Experienced midfielder Emmanuel Ankobiah had the chance to pull a consolation for the Daboase based side after striker Amando Musah was brought down in the box.
Ankobiah missed the spot as Eleven Wise goalkeeper Isaac Ofori brilliantly saved the ball from entering his net.
Skyy FC pulled a consolation in the 21st minute but the assistant line two flagged for offside.
Sampson Eduku had the third goal and his second in the game for Eleven Wise to end the first half of the fascinating encounter.
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Coach Abdul Malik Mohammed’ side returned from the recess with much resilience, creating glaring chances but all to no avail as Eleven Wise defenders defended gallantly.
In the 49th minute, Skyy FC player Samuel Arhin received the first yellow card of the match for a bad play.
Former Sanga Balende forward, Justice Ato Mensah had a clear chance to register his name on the score card for Eleven Wise, but there was too much elevation on his strike as it went over the crossbar in the 52nd minute.
Skyy FC had the first substitution with Joshua Andoh replacing Samuel Arthur whiles Samuel Owusu came in for experienced Emmanuel Ankobiah in the 53rd and 54th minute respectively.
Sekondi Eleven Wise gaffer Thomas Ampomah substituted two-goal hero Sampson Eduku for Joshua Ankamah in the 56th minute of the game.
Goalkeeper Isaac Ofori made two crucial saves for Eleven Wise to prevent Skyy FC from getting the consolation.
Finally, substitute Francis Oteng Gyetuah netted the consolation for Skyy FC in the 62nd minute from a sublime free kick.
Justice Ato Mensah was brought out with youngster Solomon Cudjoe replacing him in the 62nd minute.
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Dreams FC loanee Amando Musah nearly had the second goal for Skyy FC but his strike missed the post by inch.
Francis Oteng Gyetuah had his second goal of the match, by scoring from the spot for Skyy FC, reducing the tally to 3-2.
Skyy FC continued pressuring Sekondi Eleven Wise for the parity but all efforts went fruitless as Wise defended well till the blast of the final whistle.
