Rospak SC Edge Bekwai Heroes In Thrilling Encounter

Rospak SC welcomed Bekwai Heroes to Akoon Community Park on 20 April 2025 for a league home match that culminated in a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts. The match kicked off at 3:00pm and unfolded into a tense affair, with Rospak securing all three points thanks to a late goal.

Rospak SC deployed a 4-1-3-2 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while also providing ample support for their attacking players. Evans Blay was stationed in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Godwin Eshun on the right, Philip Yankson and Ernest Arhin in central defence, and Peter Arhin on the left. Osman Assan played a pivotal role as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. Ahead of him, Joseph Ntow and Memphis Boadi operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, with Kofi Anthony in the central attacking midfield role. Up front, John Amoah and Kwabena Boakye formed the forward partnership, looking to exploit any defensive lapses from the opposition.

The substitutes for Rospak included Emmanuel Quarshie, Francis Havor, and John Frimpong, who were poised to make an impact should the need arise.

The first half was marked by a competitive spirit, with both teams vying for control. However, it was Rospak's Philip Yankson who found himself in the referee’s book after a bad tackle in the 36th minute, receiving a yellow card that could have significant implications for the remainder of the match. As the first half drew to a close, the score remained goalless, with both teams unable to find the back of the net.

After the break, Rospak made a tactical substitution in the 62nd minute, bringing on Emmanuel Quarshie for Joseph Ntow, who had worked tirelessly on the right flank. This change aimed to inject fresh energy into the midfield as Rospak sought to break the deadlock.

The match continued to be fiercely contested, and in the 65th minute, Bekwai Heroes received a yellow card for a bad tackle, indicating the physical nature of the encounter. As the game progressed, Rospak made further changes in the 72nd minute, with Francis Havor replacing Memphis Boadi and John Frimpong coming on for Kwabena Boakye, who had to leave the pitch due to injury.

As the match entered stoppage time, Rospak finally found their breakthrough. In the 96th minute, Emmanuel Quarshie, who had only recently come onto the pitch, scored a stunning long-range direct free-kick with his left foot. The ball curled past the wall and into the net, sending the home crowd into raptures and securing a vital three points for Rospak SC.

The final whistle confirmed Rospak's hard-fought victory, with Evans Blay earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his commanding presence in goal throughout the contest. The win not only boosts Rospak's league standing but also reinforces their determination as they push forward in the season.