Hearts of Oak’s coach, Martin Koopman, expressed the team’s determination to secure a victory in their upcoming match against Heart of Lions after their 1-1 draw with Karela United.
The Phobians faced a tough challenge during their matchday 9 encounter at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, where Emmanuel Owusu Boakye scored for the home side, and young talent Hamza Issah equalized for Hearts of Oak, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Coach Koopman acknowledged the intensity of the game and the need for a fighting spirit, emphasizing the importance of not only playing attractive football but also displaying resilience on the field. He mentioned that they had a penalty opportunity but refrained from discussing the referees.
Looking forward, Koopman underlined the team’s focus on the next game, stressing the importance of securing a win in their upcoming fixture against Heart of Lions.
Hearts of Oak aims to bounce back with a strong performance, and the Dutch coach’s remarks reflect the team’s determination to climb the league standings.
“It was a tough game for both sides. We did not start so good because we were 1-0 down in the first half but we came back in the second half and we got a little bit of a fighting spirit we needed,” he told StarTimes.
“We can play nice football but you also need a fighting spirit and in the second half was okay and it ended 1-1.
“We had a penalty but I don’t talk about referees so not losing, we must win our next game,” he added.
Hearts of Oak’s recent draw against Karela United places them in the 13th position on the league table with 10 points, and they are eager to improve their position in the upcoming matches.
