By Francis Kobena Tandoh
A Baba Adamu goal in the 14th minute secured all three points for visiting Accra Hearts of Oak over Asante Kotoko in matchday 22 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.
The 1-0 win ensured that Hearts of Oak exacted revenge over their bitterest rival while ending Kotoko’s league invincibility at the Baba Yara Stadium this season.
The Phobians have now moved to within five points of league leaders Medeama and remain in contention for the title as they sit second on the league log.
Hearts of Oak were in control until right back Emmanuel Amankwah was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a bad challenge that could have resulted in a straight red. The dismissal forced Hearts to adopt a more defensive approach, and they remained compact at the back to protect their lead.
Kotoko pressed for an equaliser but created only a few half-chances. Raphael Amponsah missed a one-on-one opportunity to put the game beyond doubt before Kotoko launched a series of attacks in the closing minutes.
Asante Kotoko remain outside the top four and will travel to face Young Apostles in matchday 23, while Hearts of Oak host Berekum Chelsea in their next fixture. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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