Dreams FC secured the first quarterfinal slot in the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup after thrashing Liberty Professionals 3-0 at Dawu Park on Saturday.
The ‘Still Believe’ boys raced into a two-goal lead in the space of four minutes during the first half before sealing the emphatic win with another goal late on.
Young forward Gael Avocevou Aholou opened the scoring with a free header off a well-delivered cross from Victor Oduro 13 minutes into the Round of 16 clash.
Gael's brilliant opener for #Dreams@DreamsFootballC 1:0 @LibertyProfFC
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Liberty then conceded an own goal in the 18th minute. Dreams right-back Ebenezer Adade sent a long throw into the box that was flicked on and Prince Boateng Jr. swiped the ball into his own net with an awkward striker’s finish.
Boateng Jr. (OG)@DreamsFootballC 2:0 @LibertyProfFC
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Despite the apparent assurance of victory, striker Huzaif Ali added the third with a solo effort after winning the ball from Liberty defender Kwame Paul in the 88th minute to make it 3-0.
Ali Huzaf 's goal
Dreams FC 3:0 Liberty Professionals FC
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Dreams FC are through to the quarterfinals awaiting 7 others who will know their fates on Sunday.
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Quest for last-8:
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Saturday, February 25, 2023
Dreams FC 3-0 Liberty Professionals | Dawu Park
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Sunday, February 26, 2023
Aduana FC vs Asante Kotoko | Nana Agyeman Badu (NAB) I Stadium (ON TV)
King Faisal vs Steadfast FC | Kwame Kyei Sports Complex
Nsoatreman FC vs Debibi United | Nana Amoah Koramansah II Park
Real Tamale United vs FC Samartex | Aliu Mahama Stadium
Legon Cities vs Volta Rangers | El-Wak Stadium
Ebusua Dwarfs vs Kotoku Royals | Robert Mensah Stadium
Heart of Lions vs Skyy FC | Kpando Park
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