Ghana Premier League clubs struggling to win against lower tier sides in the MTN FA Cup quarter final clash.
The quarter final clash which was scheduled to take place over the weekend involved four Premiership sides and four lower division sides. All sides had keen interest in progressing into the semi-finals of the MTN FA Cup.
Quick brief of the quarter final fixtures:
On Saturday, two Division One side, Attram De Vesser and PAC Academy played against each other while in the other game, two Ghana Premier League side, Berekum Chelsea FC clashed with Bechem United FC.
More so, Sunday served a fixture between a GPL side, Karela United versus Golden Kicks FC plus, Asante Kotoko FC were also scheduled to play against another Division One side, True Democracy at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Now, in as much as the last eight quarter final games was an embodiment of quality football from all sides, who on the day proved why they are playing in the round-eight of the MTN FA Cup. The key takeaways from the games only displayed the abundant quality possessed by the lower-tier sides.
Touching on the quality of players in the ranks of these division one sides can be proven by the teams who have successfully booked a spot in the MTN FA Cup semi-finals.
Two Division-one sides, Attram De Vesser and Golden Kicks warriors have made it into the semi-finals and hence, it is is certain that, a Division-one side is definitely making it into the finals of the competition this year.
Does any of the Division-one side win the MTN FA Cup?:
It is obvious, the lower tier sides in this year’s MTN FA Cup have all been fantastic and it will on be the icing on the cake should either Attram De Vesser or Golden Kicks Warriors win the cup in the finals.
However, does Attram De Vesser and Golden Kicks Warriors have the requisite arsenals in order to clutch the necessary win should either of them make it into the finale? Taking a critical look at the two Division-one sides point to the fact that, both teams are a free flowing sides, who are very compact and are very difficult to break down by any team taking into consideration the number of goals they have consider in the competition this season.
Meanwhile, the only advantage the Premier League sides will have above the lower tier side would be the experience, history and statistics they have heading into the finals which can be a decider heading into the finals. Then again, there is still a dog chance for a lower tier side to win the MTN FA Cup this season.
