By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, April 16, GNA – Mariano Barreto Head Coach of Asante Kotoko has denied assertions that, his side came into their game with Great Olympics in search of a draw.
In a post-match interview, he said, they could have won the game against Great Olympics if they had taken their chances.
The Porcupine Warriors maintained the top spot of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League (GPL) after their goalless stalemate against Great Olympics who stayed second on the league log.
Coach Barreto said that they expected a very tough challenge against Great Olympics but was happy they didn’t allow the home side to play their game.
« We feel we have lost two points but Great Olympics played well also but we didn’t allow them to play. « We knew the game would be very complicated because Great Olympics were eager for a win but we showed that we are not afraid of any team.
« We created some chances to score but couldn’t capitalize on them due to some bad decision by some players, but we have to improve more to become a top team especially with the telepathy between the players, » he said.
When asked whether he missed the services of his top two key players Fabio Gama and Augustine Okrah, Coach Barreto answered: « When you miss two key players who have consistently played over past four matches of course you wouldn’t have the same routine with new players stepping in. I think the players who stepped in had a fantastic game and is not easy to replace Fabio Gama”.
Kotoko would take on Medeama SC in their week 21 encounter at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports.
