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The first
five efforts in a every penalty shoot-out usually decides the tie but
on Sunday in Ghana's MTN FA Cup, it had to travel four-times that
number.
A total of 40 kicks were needed to decide the preliminary round fixture between Bubiashie Charity Stars vs Dreams FC.
After
drawing 1-1 in regulation time, Charity Stars edged Dreams FC in a
marathon penalty shootout 20-19 to advance to the Round of 64 of the
competition.
Dreams saw their 20th kick saved before Abubakar
Yahaya claimed hero status when he scored the decisive kick to hand his
team victory.
Elsewhere, the hopes of Techiman City were crashed during penalties.
After
holding Bazooka to a goalless draw at the Wa Stadium, they were undone
when Bazooka claimed a 3-2 win during the shoot-out.
Former Cup
holders, Nania FC are through to the next round after defeating Tema
Youth 1-0 while Okwawu United edged D'International by a similar
scoreline.
At the Accra Stadium, there were no wonders for Great
Olympics, who have been sent packing from the competition following
their 1-0 loss to Mighty Jets.
A second half goal by Benjamin Tetteh helped the Tudu side to victory.
Istanbul were 1-0 winners over Zaytuna in Koforidua while Pure Joy won 1-0 against King Solomon.
At the Aquinas Park, Sporting Mirren lost 1-2 against Danbort.
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