Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has reflected on his outfit stalemate against Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors were held to a 1-1 draw at the Baba Yara Stadium in matchday 26 of the domestic top-flight campaign, allowing Bibiani Goldstars to draw level with Kotoko at the summit of the table.
Kotoko were made to chase the game after Darlvin Yeboah broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, capping off a well-orchestrated move that stunned the home fans.
With their title ambitions at stake, Kotoko pushed forward in search of an equaliser and were handed a lifeline when they were awarded a controversial penalty in the closing stages. Albert Amoah stepped up and made no mistake from the spot to restore parity.
“It was a nice game. I think Bechem came defensively to stay low and then go on counter. They tried to put a lot men behind the ball that made it very difficult for us to penetrate but then, we tried few times and we were able to unlock it but we couldn’t score. It was a good game” he said.
“Bechem United is a very good side but I think we didn’t find our rhythm, we didn’t find our flow and I think that is the main reason”
Bechem United, who came into the game on the back of two consecutive defeats, executed their game plan effectively. Compact in defence and sharp on the counter, they nearly claimed all three points and can take confidence from a disciplined performance.
Kotoko will now turn their attention to a tricky trip to Accra Lions, where any further slip could dent their title hopes. Bechem, on the other hand, host Goldstars in a fixture that could tilt the title race further.
