Hearts of Oak have closed in on league leaders Asante Kotoko after posting an important 2-0 win over Elmina Sharks on Sunday evening.
The Phobians under new head coach Samuel Boadu has impressed in the second round of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season.
| # | TEAM | P | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asante Kotoko | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 45 |
| 2 | Hearts of Oak | 25 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 44 |
| 3 | Karela United | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 41 |
| 4 | Medeama | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40 |
| 5 | Great Olympics | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 40 |
| 6 | Aduana Stars | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 39 |
| 7 | WAFA | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 38 |
Today, the team locked horns with their matchday 25 opponent knowing that the league leaders had dropped points in their game against Liberty Professionals.
Putting on a very good performance, the Hearts of Oak team could have led at the break but failed to capitalize from an awarded penalty that was squandered by striker Victor Aidoo.
Resuming the second half to play with more urgency, the Phobians impressed and dominated the opponent forced to play with 10 men as a result of the sending off of Isaac Donkor.
Courtesy of goals from Isaac Mensah and Benjamin Afutu Kotey in the 68th and 78th minutes, Hearts of Oak have secured all three points from the 2-0 win against Elmina Sharks.
The victory sees Hearts of Oak climbing to second on the Ghana Premier League table as they pile pressure on leaders Asante Kotoko.
Eric Nana Yaw Kwafo
Journalist
