Rospak SC Fall Short Against New Edubiase United In League Clash

Rospak SC faced off against New Edubiase United at the Len Clay Stadium on 12 April 2025, with kick-off at 3:00pm. The match ended in a narrow defeat for Rospak, who succumbed to a late goal, finishing 1-0 to the visitors.

Rospak SC lined up in a 4-1-3-2 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flair. Evans Blay took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Godwin Eshun on the right, Philip Yankson and Ernest Arhin in central defence, and Emmanuel McCarthy on the left. Samuel Bayitse operated as a defensive midfielder, tasked with breaking up opposition play and linking defence to attack. Ahead of him, the midfield trio featured Emmanuel Quarshie on the right, Kofi Anthony in the central role, and Francis Havor on the left, while Reuben Tetteh and Nana Boateng formed the forward partnership.

The substitutes for Rospak included John Amoah, Osman Assan, Memphis Boadi, Kwabena Boakye, and Joseph Ntow, providing options for tactical adjustments as the match progressed.

The first half saw Rospak SC struggle to find their rhythm, with both teams vying for control. Emmanuel McCarthy received a yellow card in the 29th minute for a bad tackle, a sign of the physical nature of the contest. As the half drew to a close, Ernest Arhin also found himself cautioned for a similar offence just before the whistle, leaving Rospak with concerns over discipline as they headed into the break at 0-0.

The second half began with Rospak making a tactical substitution, bringing on John Amoah for Reuben Tetteh in the 46th minute, aiming to inject fresh energy into their attack. The game continued to be fiercely contested, and in the 58th minute, Rospak made a double substitution, introducing Osman Assan for Nana Boateng and Memphis Boadi for Emmanuel McCarthy, seeking to bolster their midfield and forward options.

However, the match took a turn for the worse for Rospak when Samuel Bayitse received a yellow card in the 63rd minute, compounding their disciplinary issues. Shortly thereafter, Rospak made another change, with Kwabena Boakye replacing Francis Havor, as they looked to regain control of the match.

As the game wore on, tensions rose, and Godwin Eshun was cautioned in the 81st minute, further straining Rospak's defensive composure. In a final push for a breakthrough, Joseph Ntow came on for Emmanuel Quarshie in the 83rd minute, but Rospak could not find the net.

In a dramatic conclusion, New Edubiase United struck in the 91st minute, scoring the only goal of the match and leaving Rospak with little time to respond. The final moments saw Philip Yankson receive a yellow card in the 94th minute for a bad tackle, encapsulating a frustrating afternoon for the home side.

Despite their efforts, Rospak SC could not find the equaliser, and the match ended 1-0 in favour of New Edubiase United, leaving Rospak to reflect on missed opportunities and the need for improvement as they move forward in the league.