The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Ladies Hockey team ensured they went 3 wins after 3 matches in the ongoing Sapholda Hockey league, played at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025 after going past Police Ladies by 2-0.
GRA, who have conceded only a goal in all 3 outings, were in full gear with most of their notable players back in action for them. After a barren first quarter, GRA found the back of the net through a penalty corner scored by Mavis Berko, 7 minutes to wrap up the 2nd quarter.
Police, who were yet to concede this season, fought back to equalize but their tactical approach in breaking from defense kept failing as GRA held a strong midfield and defense. While GRA searched for a cushion and kept loading, Police remained resolute at the back and broke away, yet could not multiply quickly up front to create chances, as the young GRA ladies outrun them.
Police got a gifted pass in defense from Mercy Ackon but goalkeeper Matilda Addison kept GRA’s lead intact to end a barren 3rd quarter.
Police kept on soaking the pressure from GRA but conceded another penalty corner goal 6 minutes to wrap it all up from the stick of Ernestina Coffie. Just before the game ended, a long strike by Police to pull one back found the back of the post but ball did not touch any stick.
The 2-0 win for GRA kept them top of the table with 9 points, while Police drop to 3rd with 6 points.
The last game of the beautiful day saw Legonknights losing to Reformers in an interesting 2-1 results.
Legonknights went sleeping in defense and Reformers struck first on the 8’ through a field goal by Felicia Affum. Captain Adwoa Amoah of Legonknights brought parity to the game with her well-rehearsed penalty corner just before half time.
Amoah kept inspiring her team-mates to match up with Reformers, who kept a tight defense, with captain Benedicta Adjei in charge.
2 minutes into the last quarter, Reformers imprisoned Legonknights with a beautiful penalty corner from the stick of Benedicta Adjei, putting the ladies from Legon in a startled mood.
While Reformers pick their first 3 points, Legonknights who have improved massively from their first loss, are still in search for at least a point. Reformers lie 4th with 3 points, while Legonknights are bottom with no point.
Unfortunately, the game between Army and Extinguishers could not be played due to bad weather. Army, with a match at hand, occupy the 2nd spot with 6 points, whereas Extinguishers lie 5th with no point.
In the Men B league, Ark Boys settled for 1-1 against Tema Manhean. The boys with the beautiful Ark got their noses in front in the second quarter through a well-worked-out field goal.
Team Manhean struck back immediately after kick off in the 3rd quarter via a field goal, while Ark boys watch on. The rest of the game was all about skills and dribbles, with both sides sharing the spoils.
University of Ghana settles for a barren draw against Eistein in the other Men B league, while Ark Giants got a walk over, 3 points and 3 goals over Young Financiers, who could not show up.
On Saturday, June 14, The Men and the Masters will bounce back for their 4th matches at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium.
By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey
