Safianu Usman endured a frustrating afternoon as Hohoe United were held to a goalless draw by Heart of Lions in a tense Volta Regional derby at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Friday.
The decisive moment arrived after the break when Hohoe were handed a golden opportunity to snatch all three points from the penalty spot. Captain Safianu Usman stepped up but blazed his effort over the bar, squandering the hosts’ clearest chance of the contest.
Hohoe United were the more adventurous side and finished with more shots on target, probing persistently against a well-organised Lions backline. Despite enjoying spells of pressure, they lacked the final touch to turn dominance into goals.
Heart of Lions, who saw more of the ball, struggled to translate possession into clear-cut chances, as both teams largely neutralised each other in a physical, tactical battle.
The draw does little to ease Hohoe United’s worries, leaving them just one place above the relegation zone with pressure continuing to mount. Heart of Lions, meanwhile, remain sixth on the table, taking a valuable point on the road to extend their steady league run.
