GPL: Bibiani Gold Stars edge Karela United 3-2 in crucial relegation battle

In a thrilling encounter at the Dun’s Park, Bibiani Gold Stars intensified their fight against relegation with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Karela United in match week 25 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.

Former Hearts of Oak striker Abednego Tetteh proved to be the hero, converting a late penalty to secure all three points for the Gye Nyame lads, propelling them from 11th to 8th place on the league table with 35 points.

Meanwhile, Karela United remains stuck in 14th place with 32 points, just two points clear of the relegation zone.

The match started with Dafie Humin Mohammed opening the scoring for the visitors after just three minutes, but Prince Kwabena Owusu swiftly leveled the score for Gold Stars eleven minutes later.

Mawuli Wayo then gave the hosts the lead four minutes after the hour mark, only for Attah Kumi to equalize for Karela United.

In a dramatic climax, Abednego Tetteh calmly converted a penalty in the eighth minute of added time, clinching a vital 3-2 victory for Gold Stars in a crucial relegation battle.