Accra Hearts of Oak over the weekend recorded their first ever victory in the ongoing 2022/23 Betpawa Ghana Premier League, after staging a comeback to beat Bibiani Gold Stars 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Under new Serbian trainer, Slavko Matić the FA Cup champions from a goal down exhibited their ‘never say die’ spirit in front of their home fans.
The Bibiani-based club just nine minutes into the game took the lead through a superb strike from forward Prince Kwabena Owusu from the edge of the box to beat goalkeeper Richmond Ayi.
The phobians fired from all cylinders but failed to grab the equalizer allowing Gold Stars to lead them at halftime.
The away side held on to their lead until goalkeeper Joseph Baah was sent off for an off-the-ball incident in the second half. The Phobians thus took the opportunity of the numerical advantage and equalized through attacker Isaac Mensah in the 78th minute.
Two minutes to full time in the 88th minute, Gladson Awako scored from a free-kick to complete the come-back for the phobians.
The win moves Accra Hearts of Oak to the 9th on the Ghana Premier League table.
At the El Wak Sports Legon Cities and Berekum Chelsea played to a 1-1 draw while Aduana Stars stunned Medeama SC at the Akoon Park in Tarkwa with a 1-0 scoreline.
New entrants, Nsoatreman FC thrashed Karela United 3-0 at home thanks to goals from Yakubu Mohammed and a Stephen Diyou brace.
At the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem, Bechem United recorded a 1-0 slim win over the pride of Eastern Region, Akim Kotoku Royals. The only goal was scored by Cephas Mantey in the 52nd minutes.
The shock of the matchday four was recorded at the Dawu stadium where Hunalf Mohammed’s 76th minute goal powered Accra Lions to a 1-0 away win.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko take on city rivals Kumasi King Faisal at the Baba Yara Stadium later Monday, October 31, 2022, whereas Tamale City take on Real Tamale United in another fierce derby.
Samartex FC will also welcome Accra Great Olympics at the Nsenkyere Sports Arena in the Western Region.
