Kings Palace’ forward, Samuel Awatsonya was the talk of the Eastern Regional derby against Okwawu Utd in the match Day 10 of the Access Bank Division One league on Sundy, December 10, 2023 at the Akotex Park.
Awatsonya who increased his goal tally to 4 goals in 10 matches, was a delight to watch as he cushioned his side to a 2-0 win, with a beautiful placing after a dispossession from Albert in the 62’.
Awatsonya, who was thankful for the effort of Albert for winning the ball, took on his marker and made no mistakes, finding the back of the net for the first time in 4 matches. It is the second time he has scored against Okwawu Utd, as he scored in the 1-1 (4-3) in the MTN Fa Cup Round 64 encounter on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Inspiring right back Alex Asamoah, shot Kings Palace into the lead in additional time with a powerful header that deflected, as they smiled to recess, leaving the Aban boys shocked.
Samuel’s work rate, the ability to win 50/50 balls, giving good passes and dropping deep to help clear dangerous balls away won him his second Most Valuable Player of the match. He won player of the match in their 1-0 loss at Tema on Match Day 5 against Na God Fc, after a sterling performance.
The Kings Palace top scorer last season hopes to do more in and out of his position on the field to give his team glories in the ongoing league.
The Pride of Akwamu lads win becomes their first in 4 matches, as they shared the spoils 0-0 with Home Stars on Match Day 8; their first draw at home since the beginning of the season.
They played out a 0-0 stalemate against Semper FI on Match Day 7 and then lost 2-0 to Hohoe Utd, therefore going 3 matches without finding the back of the net.
The victory moves them from the 12th spot to 4th with 15 points and +1 goal, 8 points adrift leaders Vision Fc, who they face in Match Day 11 away in Tema New Town.By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey
