In a stunning display of skill and determination, Eric Owusu Afriyie’s remarkable hat-trick propelled RTU to a resounding 3-1 victory over Dreams FC at the Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday, November 19, 2023, bringing an end to their four-match winless streak.
Afriyie’s dominance began with a first-half brace, swiftly putting the hosts in a commanding position before halftime. Within just four minutes, Afriyie opened the scoring for RTU, setting the tone for his remarkable performance. He then doubled their advantage in the 31st minute, asserting RTU’s dominance on the field. Afriyie completed his hat-trick right after the break, netting RTU’s third goal in the 49th minute.
Despite Agyenim Boateng’s entrance from the bench to pull one back for Dreams in the 50th minute, RTU’s unwavering resilience ensured there was no chance of a comeback from the opposing side.
Mankuyeli had an opportunity to extend RTU’s lead to 4-1, but his effort was saved by Aseako. Nonetheless, this impressive victory propelled RTU to the 11th position on the league standings, drawing level with Dreams at 14 points but taking the 10th spot based on goal difference.
Eric Owusu Afriyie’s outstanding performance stood as the catalyst behind RTU’s emphatic win, signaling a resurgence for the team after a challenging winless run in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season.
