On Saturday, 10th of March, 2024, Accra Lions unleashed a thunderous display of dominance, leaving Berekum Chelsea in their wake with a devastating 5-0 triumph that shook the very foundations of the stadium.
With the Lions fighting tooth and nail to claw their way out of the relegation abyss, Berekum Chelsea swaggered onto the pitch with complacency, their lofty 6th-place spot seemingly shielding them from any real threat.
Accra Lions pounced with relentless aggression from the kickoff, their hunger for victory palpable in every electrifying play. It didn't take long for their hunger to yield results, as Dominic Amponsah's precision strike in the 31st minute sent shockwaves through the Chelsea defence, leaving them reeling.
As halftime approached, Ali Mohammed delivered another devastating blow to Berekum Chelsea's confidence with a clinical finish in the 43rd minute, doubling the Lions' lead and leaving their opponents scrambling for answers.
Despite Berekum Chelsea's feeble attempts at a comeback in the second half, Accra Lions refused to relinquish their iron grip on the game. With Blessing Asuman Dankwa unleashing a relentless barrage of goals in the 57th and 65th minutes, the Lions cemented their dominance, leaving Chelsea's hopes dashed against the rocks.
Even as both teams made desperate changes in the 69th minute, it was Accra Lions who continued to dictate the pace and direction of the game, leaving Berekum Chelsea chasing shadows.
In the dying embers of the match, Abdul-Shakun Abubakari delivered the final coup de grâce, burying any lingering hopes of a Chelsea resurgence with a clinical finish in the 89th minute. As the final whistle blew, it was Accra Lions who emerged victorious, their triumphant roar echoing through the stadium, while Berekum Chelsea slunk away, defeated and demoralized.
