KUMASI, Ghana (Interstat) — Samartex scored twice in the final 35 minutes to secure a 2-1 road victory over Asante Kotoko in a Ghana Premier League match Tuesday at Baba Yara Stadium.

Substitute Christian Agyemin Boateng opened the scoring for the visitors in the 56th minute. Emmanuel Mamah, also a substitute, doubled Samartex’s lead in the 83rd minute. Asante Kotoko’s Albert Amoah scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute.

The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. Samartex improved its league record to 8-7-12, while Asante Kotoko moved to 10-6-11.