Hearts of Oak strengthened their push at the top of the Ghana Premier League table with a narrow but valuable victory over FC Samartex 1996 on Friday night at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The Phobians wasted little time in stamping their authority, finding the breakthrough inside the opening ten minutes.
Hamza Issah struck in the sixth minute, a goal that ultimately separated the two sides and settled a tense contest in Accra.
The forward’s fourth goal of the season ensured Hearts walked away with maximum points after a disciplined display.
That success lifted the Accra-based side to second place on the standings with 28 points, level with leaders Aduana FC and firmly in the title conversation.
The result also marked Hearts’ seventh league win of the campaign, underlining steady progress under head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.
FC Samartex, on the other hand, were unable to recover from the early setback despite periods of resistance.
The Timber Giants remain sixth on the table with 24 points after 16 matches as the battle at the top continues to tighten.
