‘Are we playing beach soccer?’ Fans slam Berekum Chelsea’s pitch after Kotoko draw

Berekum Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko stole headlines for a number of reasons; first for Emmanuel Clottey’s wonderful late equaliser and the fact that it meant the Porcupine Warriors are still winless in the Ghana Premier League.

The match, however, remains in the spotlight, well after the final whistle because of the state of the pitch of the Golden City Park, Berekum Chelsea’s home ground.

During the match, the pitch seemed more brown than green, with the remaining parts that still had emerald-coloured grass being lifted off the ground with every kick of the ball.

Pictures of the pitch started making the rounds on social media as the two sides warmed up before the match, with many people expressing concern.

Some cheekily asked whether Chelsea were hosting Kotoko in a “beach soccer match.”

Others were more critical of the football authorities, wondering how the GFA could clear the pitch for Premier League games.

The two teams struggled to string passes together with the uneven pitch holding the ball up on a few occasions.

Despite this, the two teams managed to score a goal each in their 1-1 draw on Sunday.

At no time was the deplorable nature of the pitch more apparent than just prior to Kotoko’s goal.

Kwame Opoku’s finish saw him kick up sand right in front of the goal which formed a huge cloud as the forward wheeled away in celebration.

Take a look at the video below:

Here’s what some fans said about the pitch: