ARFA:New Tetrem FC, Bature FC Share Spoils in Thrilling 2-2 Draw
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It was an action-packed encounter in the Ashanti Regional Football Association league as New Tetrem FC and Bature FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Kokoase AstroTurf on Wednesday.
New Tetrem FC, dressed in deep blue, started the game brightly and showed attacking intent from the opening minutes.
As early as the 5th minute, they earned a free kick in a promising position, setting the tone for what would become a highly competitive contest.
Their early pressure paid off in the 17th minute when New Tetrem took the lead. Wearing jersey number 12, a Tetrem forward brilliantly lobbed the ball over the Bature goalkeeper to give his side a deserved 1-0 advantage.
Bature FC, clad in white and green, responded with determination.
After a series of free kicks and attacking moves from both sides, Bature found their breakthrough in the 35th minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
The equalizer came after sustained pressure that saw the Tetrem goalkeeper previously make a crucial save to deny Bature in the 27th minute.
Both teams continued to create chances before halftime, with New Tetrem earning several free kicks and a corner late in the first half.
However, neither side could add to the scoreline, and the teams went into the break locked at 1-1.
The second half resumed with New Tetrem again on the front foot.
They won multiple set pieces, including corners in the 49th and 50th minutes, and continued to threaten from free kicks.
Their persistence paid off in the 68th minute when New Tetrem restored their lead, making it 2-1.
Just two minutes later, they nearly extended their advantage but were denied by the crossbar in a dramatic moment that left fans on edge.
After a cooling break in the 75th minute, Bature regrouped and pushed forward in search of another equalizer.
Their efforts were rewarded in the 83rd minute when they struck again to level the game at 2-2, completing their second comeback of the match.
Late drama unfolded in the 87th minute when New Tetrem were awarded a penalty, presenting a golden opportunity to secure all three points.
However, the chance went begging as the penalty was missed, keeping the scoreline unchanged.
Bature earned a late corner in the 90th minute but could not capitalize, and the referee’s final whistle confirmed a pulsating 2-2 draw.
Both sides will take positives from the encounter in what was a spirited and competitive display under the Ashanti Regional Football Association.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
