Aduana, Medeama, Nations and Dreams Storm FA Cup Semis

The semi-final lineup of this year’s MTN FA Cup is complete after an action-packed quarter-final round over the weekend saw Aduana FC, Medeama SC, Nations FC and Dreams FC book their places in the last four of Ghana’s premier knockout competition.

At the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa, Aduana FC delivered a dominant display to brush aside Techiman Liberty Youth 3-0 on Saturday. The Fire Boys controlled proceedings from the start, capitalising on their experience to dispatch the Division One League side and keep their FA Cup ambitions firmly on track.

Sunday’s fixtures produced high drama as two of the matches had to be decided via penalty shoot-outs.
At the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Nations FC and Berekum Chelsea battled to a goalless draw in a tense contest that offered few clear chances. Nations FC held their composure in the shoot-out, edging Berekum Chelsea 4-3 on penalties to secure passage into the semi-finals.

There was similar tension in the clash between Dreams FC and Heart of Lions. The two sides finished 1-1 after regulation time in a fiercely contested encounter before Dreams FC showed nerves of steel to prevail 4-3 on penalties, sending their supporters into wild celebrations.

Meanwhile at the T&A Park in Tarkwa, Medeama SC ended the fairytale run of Division One side Attram De Visser with a convincing 3-0 victory. Medeama’s superior experience and attacking efficiency proved decisive as they sealed their place among the competition’s final four.

With the quarter-finals now concluded, the stage is set for a thrilling semi-final battle as Aduana FC, Medeama SC, Nations FC and Dreams FC move a step closer to lifting the coveted MTN FA Cup trophy.

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