Accra Hearts of Oak tasted their first defeat of the season at the hands of a determined Wa All Stars side.
The Wa based were the deserving winners of the match, after making their intentions clear from the blast of the referee Ernest Baafi’s kick off whistle. In the 6th minute,
In the 6th minute, Sam Yeboah nearly broke free to find the back of the net for the home side that looked unconvincing with many misplaced passes.
Both coaches, Kenichi Yatshusashi of Hearts and Enos Adipa of All Stars could barely sit as they all yearned for the opening goal but it was the away side that broke the deadlock in the 18th minute through Kweku Asuandzie, who was left unmarked and had only the on rushing Hearts goal keeper, Samuel ‘Barthez’ Akrugu to beat,
The goal, which the Hearts fans contended for an offside decision stood and this got them furious as they threw onto the field of play sachet and bottles of water that saw play halted for five minutes.
After the temporary hold-up in play, All Stars who are now the only side left in the league to taste defeat proved why they are still unbeaten as they surged forward for more goals and where successful after Man-of-the-match for Wa All Stars, Kofi Yeboah gave a long pass to Emmanuel Ocran who was too fast for captain, Robin Gnagne and assisted Richard Arthur who calmly picked his spot as he had the yawning net at his mercy.
Hearts ended the second half a side that had accepted defeat with pocket of chances created at goal as the half ended in favour of All Stars. Enos Adipa and his boys began the second half from where they left off as they dominated possession in the opening minutes of the second half but it was the Phobians who were rearing to have a go at their opponents as first half double substitution from coach Keni sent a clear message.
In-form, Ibrahim Musa made his presence felt and decision to bring him on justified as he headed into the yawning net after Richard Ofori had missed a harmless cross from the right wing.
Wa All Stars qucikly responded with a third goal as they justified why they have been named among favourites to win the Ghana premier league this season.
Match Report: Hearts of Oak 1-3 Wa All Stars
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