Defending champions Eastern Region recorded an impressive 3-1 victory over Volta Region in the opening Group A fixture of Matchday Four of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Saturday.
Eastern Region started strongly and took the lead in the 10th minute through Ransford Siaw, who finished well to put the defending champions ahead.
Volta Region responded and levelled the score in the 37th minute through Samuel Maja, sending both teams into the break at 1-1.
Eastern Region regained the lead 12 minutes after the restart when Inusah Alhassan scored in the 57th minute.
The defending champions continued to push for a third goal and were rewarded in the 64th minute when Samuel Zakaria found the net to make it 3-1.
Alhassan was named Man of the Match after playing a key role in Eastern Region’s victory.
Ashanti Region defeat Western Region
Ashanti Region also secured three points on Matchday Four after beating Western Region 2-0 in the final Group A fixture at the GFA Technical Hub.
The first half ended goalless, but Ashanti broke the deadlock in the 51st minute when Oscar Frimpong scored to give his side the lead.
Ashanti continued to control the game and sealed the victory in the 82nd minute through Mohammed Dayvon.
Frimpong was named the Most Valuable Player after another impressive display.
The MTN Elite U-19 Championship continues to provide a platform for some of Ghana’s brightest young footballers to develop their skills, gain competitive experience and prepare for future opportunities in the game.
