Exchequers Silence Army in Salpholda League

Exchequers seized the lead in the Salpholda Hockey League's Men's Division A standings after a commanding 6-2 victory over Army in a highly anticipated Week 5 fixture.

The match, a clash between two previously unbeaten sides, saw Exchequers deliver a statement performance. Ebenezer Nortey opened the scoring within the first minute, marking the second-fastest goal of the season. From that point, Exchequers maintained relentless pressure and clinical finishing, suffocating Army's defense.

Elikem Akaba contributed two goals, with Ryan Takyi, Shadrick Quarcoo, Daniel Bempah, and Amartey Joshua each adding to the scoreline. Army managed to reduce the deficit through two goals from Abdul Malik, but a crucial penalty save by Exchequers' goalkeeper Benjamin Acquah in the closing stages preserved the decisive margin.

In other matches, GRA, bronze medalists at the Africa Cup for Club Championship, defeated Hockey Is the Reason 4-1, with Ernest Obeng scoring twice. Police recorded a resounding 8-0 victory against the University of Ghana, highlighted by Samuel Mensah and Ebenezer Arthur each scoring four goals. Reformers also maintained their strong showing with a 4-1 win over Legonknights.

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Exchequers delivered a statement performance in Week 5 of the Salpholda Hockey League Men’s Division A, overpowering Army 6–2 to move to the summit of the standings.