Hearts of Oak ended Berekum Chelsea’s ten-game unbeaten home run with a narrow but significant 1-0 victory at the Golden City Park on Sunday afternoon in the Ghana Premier League Round 31 fixture.
The decisive moment came in the 56th minute when Mawuli Wayo found the back of the net, sealing a vital win for the Phobians in a cagey and competitive contest.
The first half offered little in terms of clear chances, with both teams cancelling each other out in midfield. Chelsea, who had built a reputation for resilience at home, looked organised but struggled to break down a disciplined Hearts defence.
After the break, Hearts stepped up their tempo and found their breakthrough just eleven minutes into the second half.
A well-placed low finish from Wayo punished Chelsea after a brief defensive lapse, marking his name as the match-winner.
The result marks Hearts’ third consecutive win over their former coach Samuel Boadu, who now heads the Berekum Chelsea bench.
It also extends the Phobians’ unbeaten run against Chelsea to ten matches, with the Blues’ last victory coming back in 2019.
The defeat dents Chelsea’s push for a strong finish to the season, while Hearts solidify their place in the top half of the table.
Credit: ghanasoccernet.com
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