BECHEM, Ghana (Interstat) — Augustine Okrah scored twice and Richard Dwamena added a goal as Bechem United defeated Asante Kotoko 3-1 in a Premier League match Sunday at Bechem Fosu Gyeabour Park.

Bechem United opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Dwamena, a midfielder, found the back of the net from the right side. Okrah, a forward, doubled the lead three minutes later with a right-footed strike. He struck again in the 37th minute, also to the right, giving the home side a three-goal advantage before halftime.

Asante Kotoko pulled one goal back later in the match but could not overcome the deficit. The defending side now holds a 0-1 record in league play and a 0-1 mark across all competitions. Bechem United improved to 1-0 in the league and 1-0 overall.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Asante Kotoko 1, Bechem United 0. Interstat’s ELO system gave Bechem United a 60.60 percent probability to win.