MTN FA Cup defending champion, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, has been crashed out of the competition after losing 4-2 to Aduana FC on penalties in the Round of 16 encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The match ended goalless after regulation time, with both sides failing to find the back of the net. The Porcupine Warriors had an early chance to take control of the contest, but defender Samba O’Neil missed from the penalty spot.
Aduana FC proved more resolute in the shoot-out, converting 4 of their kicks to secure qualification to the quarter-finals.
In another epic clash, former champions Dreams FC defeated Inter Allies 4-2 to pick their spot in the Quarters after a dominant display at the Tuba Astro Turf.
Striker Razak Salifu scored a hat-trick in the 37th, 50th and 62nd minutes of the match, after an opener from Ebenezer Adade in the 20th minute.
Inter Allies, finalists in 2014, scored through Vincent Amedzrator and Abubakar Lartey, but their goals were not enough to salvage their side as they fell 4-2 to the 2023 Champions.
Elsewhere at the Golden City Park, Berekum Chelsea beat Tamale City 1-0 to advance, following an audacious strike from Kofi Osbern Tanab in the 80th minute.
Techiman Liberty Youth walloped Real Tamale United 3-0 at the Ohene Ameyaw Park to also book their place in the Quarters, while Heart of Lions needed to dig deep to beat third-tier side True Life FC 3-2.
Nations FC also booked their place in the quarter-final after beating Swedru All Blacks 2-1 at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Saturday. Nations FC scored in either half through Frederick Nzola and Josep Effah, while Williams Danquah pulled one back for Swedru All Blacks.
Elsewhere at the T&A Park, two-time winners Medeama SC survived a scare from FC Samartex to win 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in 90 minutes.
Goalkeeper Felix Kyei saved a penalty and scored the winning penalty to give his side passage into the quarter-final. The win puts Medeama SC in a good way for the double as they sit at the top of the Ghana Premier League with 43 points after 21 matches.
Aduana FC, Berekum Chelsea, Techiman Liberty Youth, Dreams FC and Kpando Heart of Lions join Attram De Visser in the quarter-finals.
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