Two second half goals from Abdul Samed and Shafiwu Mumuni drowned Asante Kotoko as Ashanti Gold remains unbeaten in the 2017/2018 Ghana Premier League at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
Coach C.K Akunnor and his charges waited until the last thirty minutes of the game to turn the heat on their neighbors, Kotoko after a barren first half.
The win means AshantiGold are yet to be beaten in the ongoing league, keeping their position on top of the log as league leaders with 13 out of a possible 15 points so far.
Liberty professionals managed to grab their first 3points of the campaign as Brite Andoh and Benjamin Eshun goals in both halves gave the Dansoman Lads victory.
Berekum Golden City Park was too hot a venue for visiting Hearts of Oak who were thrashed 3-0 by the home side in a keenly contested game.
Victorein Adebayor rekindled Inter Allies hope of surviving the league campaign with an excellent free kick as his side pip WAFA 1-0 at the Tema Park.
Dreams FC at the Theater of Dreams in Dawu were also denied a home win as they were held to a goalless draw game by fellow new entrants, Karela FC.
In other results to wrap up of match day 5, Ebusua Dwarfs shared spoils with Bechem United in a game that ended 1-1 as Wa All Stars also held visiting Elmina Sharks to the same score line.