It was fireworks At the Wenchi Park, as expected on Sunday afternoon in Week 6 of th Ghana Premier League. Asare Bediako's newly promoted side was
It was fireworks At the Wenchi Park, as expected on Sunday afternoon in Week 6 of th Ghana Premier League.
Asare Bediako’s newly promoted side was in full confidence facing Hearts of Oak. Young Apostles’ last home game ended in extremely excitement for the supporters after coming from behind to beat Aduana Stars 3-2.
A lot was expected from the team by the fans in Wenchi because everything was at stake for indigenes.
The first half ended goalless with not much to differentiate the two teams. The first half promised a cagey second half because both teams showed great determination.
Phobia was the better side in the second half after dominating and creating enough goal scoring opportunities.
The fans duly got their wish right from the onset of the second half as Emmanuel Amankwaah with just three minutes into the second half opened the scoring for Aboubakar Ouattara’s Hearts of Oak. It was an exciting moment for the Phobians as their celebrations explained how important the goal was to them.
Samuel Prempeh scored for Young Apostles to make the scores 1-1 with just six minutes to end the game. It was an incredible moment for Asare Bediako and his men because they were on the verge of protecting their 2 years unbeaten run at home.
The last time they lost a league game was 2 years ago when Dauda Saaka’s goal gave Bofoakwa Tano a 1-0 win in Wenchi in Zone 2 of Division 1.
Hamza Issah scored his second goal of the season to restore Hearts of Oak’s lead. The 2-1 win was Phobia’s first away win of the seaon.
Accra Hearts of Oak has moved to 8th on the league log having won 8 points from 6 games. Phobia has scored 4 goals and conceded 4. Aboubakar Ouattara’s side will travel to Dreams in Week 7 on Friday.
Young Apostles after the defeat sits in the relegation zone with just 5 points from 6 matches.
The Wenchi-based club will travel to Accra Lions in Week 7.
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