Felix Mortu’s 79th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 win for Karela United over Medeama in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, ensuring Karela maintained their unbeaten start to the season.
The visitors, Medeama, arrived as one of the league’s early pace-setters after back-to-back victories, but Karela’s compact approach frustrated them throughout the contest. Despite enjoying 61% of possession compared to Karela’s 39%, the former champions struggled to translate dominance on the ball into clear-cut opportunities.
Karela were the sharper side in attack, registering nine total shots, three of which were on target. Medeama, meanwhile, managed only six shots, with two testing the goalkeeper. Karela also created more pressure from set-pieces, winning six corners against Medeama’s two.
The game’s decisive moment came 11 minutes from time when Mortu fired past the Medeama goalkeeper Felix Kyei, sending the home crowd into raptures. Medeama pushed for an equaliser, but their efforts were undermined by indiscipline, with two yellow cards picked up in the closing stages.
The victory propels Karela into second place on the league table, while Medeama slip to fourth after their first defeat of the campaign.
Karela United face newly promoted Hohoe United away from home in their next fixture, while Medeama look to regroup when they meet Nations FC.
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