AshGold blew away Bechem United by 4-0 in the penultimate clash of the NC Special Competition to maintain an unbeaten home run in the competition.

Three first half goals from Shafiu Mumuni, Appiah McCarthy and own goal from Douglas Opoku, and second half strike from Amos Nkrumah secured the comfortable win for the Miners.

There was no changes in the Ashanti Gold team as coach Kjetil Zachariassen maintained his faith in the team that beat Aduana Stars.

Bechem United made one change in the team that beat Berekum Chelsea.

It was a bright start for Ashanti Gold as they look to get an early goal to unsettle their opponents.

Shafiu Mumuni came close to get the opener but Daniel Afadwu stretched to his elastic limit to save the cross from Amouzou.

Amos Nkrumah, moments after hitting the goal post, couldn’t hit the back of the net from close range, after he came into contact with a perfectly delivered cross from Nti Mensah.

Ashanti Gold will finally break the deadlock in the 32nd minute as Roland Amouzou’s cross from the left was connected by Douglas Opoku into his own net to give the home side the lead.

Appiah McCarthy made it two for the home side in the 38th minutes with a good finish.

Ashanti Gold were awarded a penalty in the 45th minute after Emmanuel Owusu was brought down by Douglas Opoku in the penalty.

Shafiu Mumuni stepped in and expertly converted to make it 3-0

The first half ended 3-0 in favour of Ashanti Gold.

Ashanti Gold continued from where they left off in the first half, creating a lot of chances while Bechem United chased their shadows haplessly in the game.

Goal keeper Daniel Afadwu made a series of excellent saves to stop Shafiu, Mark Agyekum and Appiah McCarthy from adding to the tally.

Amos Nkrumah made it 4-0 for Ashanti Gold after curling the ball beyond the reach of Daniel Afadzwu.

The game ended 4-0 in favour of Ashanti Gold.

The Miners are now second on the table with 20 points behind Asante Kotoko who beat Medeama SC to move top with 21 points.