Asante Kotoko secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over True Democracy at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, sealing their place in the MTN FA Cup semifinals.
The Porcupine Warriors got off to a promising start, taking the lead in the 13th minute through Saaka Dauda. The forward capitalized on a quick throw-in and fired home to put Kotoko ahead.
Kotoko had a golden opportunity to double their lead in the 38th minute when they were awarded a penalty after Kwame Opoku was brought down in the box. However, Justice Blay failed to convert, striking the post and keeping True Democracy in the game.
The miss proved costly as True Democracy found an equalizer in the 61st minute. A free-kick from Botchway took a wicked deflection off the wall, wrong-footing goalkeeper Mohammed Camara and finding the net.
Just when the game seemed headed for a penalty shootout, Kwame Opoku stepped up with a dramatic stoppage-time winner in the 93rd minute to seal the victory for Kotoko.
Kotoko will now face Berekum Chelsea in the semifinals, with the winner set to meet either Attram De Visser or Golden Kick in the final.
