Asante Kotoko have been knocked out of the MTN FA Cup following a penalty shootout defeat to Berekum Chelsea on Sunday.

Kotoko for the first time since 2015, have ended their season without a trophy.

The Porcupine Warriors lost 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the quarter-final fixture at the Len Stadium in Obuasi.

Stephen Amankonah scored the winning penalty for the Blues after defender Wahab Adams failed to convert.

Fabio Gama missed a 38th-minute penalty after Sarfo Taylor was fouled in the box.

The midfielder did make amends during the shoot-out, however, to score his kick, joining Patrick Asmah, Evans Adomako, Sarfo and Emmanuel Keyekeh.

For Chelsea, Stephen Anokye Badu, Collins Ameyaw, Henry Ainsu, captain Stephen Amankonah expertly converted to send their side into the last four.

The victory sees Berekum Chelsea progress to FA Cup last four, joining Hearts of Oak, AshantiGold and Medeama who struggled to beat Attram DeVisser 3-2.

In the next round Medeama SC will square it off against GPL champions, Accra Hearts of Oak and Berekum Chelsea will face Ashanti Gold.