Hearts of Oak and Nations FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Ghana Premier League clash at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Saturday.
The Phobians started strongly, with Hamza Issah netting his sixth goal of the season in the ninth minute. The goal was a result of a deflected shot, but it was well-deserved for Hearts of Oak, who dominated the early stages of the game.
9′ Hamza Issah breaks the deadlock@nationsfcgh 0-1 @HeartsOfOakGH
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However, Nations FC gradually gained control of the game and threatened with their attacks. Their persistence paid off in the dying moments of the game when Richard Danso scored a dramatic equaliser in the 94th minute to earn his team a valuable point.
Richard Danso to the rescue!!!!@nationsfcgh 1-1 @HeartsOfOakGH
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Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Ayi was at fault for the equalizing goal, as he failed to gather the ball properly, allowing it to slip through his fingers. This was not the first time Ayi has made a costly mistake, having previously committed errors in the Super Clash loss against Asante Kotoko. Ayi went over to apologise to Hearts of Oak fans after the game.
Goalkeeper Richmond Ayi’s reaction after the match.@nationsfcgh 1-1 @HeartsOfOakGH
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The draw left Hearts of Oak feeling frustrated, as they had come so close to ending their winless streak. They are now without a win in five games, and interim coach Abdul Bashiru’s future with the club may now be uncertain, as the team continues to struggle in their pursuit of the title.
On the other hand, Nations FC will be thrilled with the draw, which maintains their unbeaten run. They sit in fourth place on the log and will aim to build on this result as they look to climb higher up the table.