Defending Ghana Premier League champions and last season’s CAF Champions League representatives Bibiani GoldStars suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat to Young Apostles in an entertaining encounter that saw the hosts capitalize on key moments to secure victory.
The match began on a fairly balanced note, with GoldStars showing composure in the early exchanges and matching their opponents’ intensity. However, the deadlock was broken in the 20th minute when Young Apostles took advantage of a chance to grab the opening goal, putting the visitors under pressure.
Young Apostles extended their lead nine minutes later, scoring in the 29th minute to make it 2-0 before the half-hour mark. The quick double gave the hosts firm control of the contest as Bibiani GoldStars struggled to respond before the break.
The home side sealed the victory in the 75th minute with a third goal that effectively put the game beyond the defending champions. GoldStars managed to pull one back deep into stoppage time when Godfred John Arthur scored in the 90+4 minute, but it proved to be only a consolation as Young Apostles celebrated an impressive 3-1 win.