Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Tamale City FC (16th, 42 pts) held a 16-point advantage over Kotoku Royals (18th, 26 pts). Recent form flatters Tamale City FC's table spot — 11th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 16th. Against a league average of 1.05 goals per team per game, Kotoku Royals ran at 1.03 scored and 1.68 conceded, Tamale City FC at 1.12 and 1.09.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Kotoku Royals. Over the last five, Kotoku Royals had taken 1 of 15 points to Tamale City FC's 10.
The match was played at Dawu Sports Stadium (capacity 3,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Kotoku Royals led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Kotoku Royals: R. Amoah (16'), F. A. Kumi (21'), F. A. Kumi (63'), T. Mensah (82') · Tamale City FC: Godknows Dzakpasu (39')
Key stats
Total shots: 5-3 · On target: 4-1 · Corners: 7-7