Rospak SC welcomed New Edubiase United to Akoon Community Park on 24 November 2024 for a league encounter that kicked off at 3:00pm. The home side put on a commanding display, securing a comprehensive 4-1 victory, with John Amoah shining brightly by netting a hat-trick.
Rospak SC lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Evans Blay took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Peter Arhin on the right, Osei Yaw on the left, and central defenders Emmanuel Boafo and Ernest Arhin. In front of them, Chris Taiwai operated as a central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. The attacking midfield trio featured Emmanuel Quarshie on the right, Richard Appiah on the left, and Frederick Twumasi in the central role, while John Amoah led the line as the lone striker.
The substitutes for Rospak SC included Prince Amponsah, Godwin Eshun, Benjamin Ofori, Kofi Anthony, Kobinah Boakye, and Memphis Boadi, providing depth and tactical options for the manager throughout the match.
The scoring opened early in the match when John Amoah unleashed a stunning long-range strike from outside the box in the 8th minute, giving Rospak SC a dream start. His right-footed effort left the New Edubiase United goalkeeper with no chance, sending the home fans into raptures.
As the first half progressed, Rospak SC continued to assert their dominance. In the 37th minute, Frederick Twumasi doubled the lead with a well-executed volley, expertly assisted by Richard Appiah's precise cross. Just moments later, in the 38th minute, Amoah struck again, this time finishing from close range after a clever short pass from Francis Havor, putting Rospak SC firmly in control at 3-0.
The first half concluded with Rospak SC leading comfortably, but the second half began with a flurry of action. Just two minutes after the restart, John Amoah completed his hat-trick, scoring another close-range effort to make it 4-0. However, New Edubiase United responded immediately, pulling one back in the 47th minute with a direct free-kick that found the back of the net, showcasing their determination to fight back.
Rospak SC made tactical adjustments in the 60th minute, bringing on Godwin Eshun for Peter Arhin, followed by Benjamin Ofori and Kofi Anthony entering the fray for Chris Taiwai and Frederick Twumasi respectively in the 68th minute. These changes aimed to maintain control of the match as Rospak SC sought to manage their lead.
As the match wore on, tensions rose, leading to a yellow card for Rospak SC in the 73rd minute for a bad tackle. The substitutions continued, with Kobinah Boakye replacing Richard Appiah in the 78th minute, and Memphis Boadi coming on for Emmanuel Quarshie shortly after. However, Boadi's introduction was marred by a yellow card for a bad tackle just a minute later.
In the dying moments of the match, Prince Amponsah also received a yellow card in the 93rd minute for a late challenge, but it did little to dampen the spirits of Rospak SC, who had already secured a resounding victory.
John Amoah's performance was undoubtedly the highlight of the match, earning him the accolade of Player of the Match for his exceptional display and three goals. Rospak SC will take great confidence from this emphatic win as they look to build momentum in the league.
