It was a pre-season but a cup game for both teams. Phobia has been under immense pressure concerning signing of players and hence needed to put up a g
It was a pre-season but a cup game for both teams. Phobia has been under immense pressure concerning signing of players and hence needed to put up a good show for the fans to have some hope at the moment.
Hearts of Oak has released many players but are yet to replace them as expected. Many fans have criticized the quality of players they are adding to the team as they believe they don’t have what it takes to take the club back to the promised land.
Phobia could not afford to lose the game in any form because it would have caused a lot of confusion in the club.
Former Hearts of Oak forward Obeng Junior in the 3rd minute opened the account for the away side to stun Phobia. Heart of Lions put Hearts of Oak under immense pressure with the early goal.
Mawuli Wayo in the 10th minute came so close to scoring after his stunning drive missed the mark for the home side.
Hearts of Oak made two changes in the 36th minute with Kelvin Osei Asibey and Ransford Mensah replacing Patrick Asmah and Michael Awuah.
Heart of Lions went into the break leading 1-0. Phobia came into the second half pushing for the equaliser but was not able to create enough scoring opportunities.
Benjamin Asare made an incredible save in the 81st minute to keep the home team alive in the contest. With just two minutes of the 90 left, Saani Mohammed scored for Accra Hearts of Oak to make the score 1-1.
The game was decided on penalties after the draw in regulation. Phobia won 8-7 and lifted the Homowo Cup.
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