Sports News of Monday, 8 February 2021
Supply: Ghana Soccernet
2021-02-08
Symbol of Ghana Leading League
A late Kwadwo Obeng Junior’s strike was sufficient for Hearts of Oak to draw 1-1 with Legon Towns FC in 7 days 13 of the ongoing Ghana Leading League on Sunday.
Hearts of Oak, who had been without having a get in a few matches, confirmed dedication to close that undesired operate by probing for the initiative.
Obeng Junior went near to fetching the opener in the 4th moment with a low shot but the went huge.
In the 4th moment, The Phobians had a further opportunity to go forward but Patrick Razak unsuccessful to tap dwelling into an vacant internet.
Following failing to cope with the significant-strain strategies by Hearts of Oak, it was Legon Cities FC who drew the first blood by Jonah Attuquaye.
Hearts of Oak have been given a big chance to open the scoring in the 16th moment just after referee Joseph Padi Kenny whistled for a penalty but Umar Manaf placed his shot wide.
The petit forward was released on the 50 % way line by midfielder Nasiru Moro and he raced very clear of Nuru Sulley prior to slotting his initial shot amongst the legs of goalkeeper Richard Attah and the rebound fell kindly on his path and he took the next bite of the cherry with aplomb.
Hearts of Oak took charge of the game there on, building a lot of odds with Razak and Manaf going shut.
The Rainbow Club considered they’ve experienced the equalizer as a result of Obeng Jnr’s header but goalkeeper Winfred Honu stretched at length to parry the ball into corner.
It was the hosts from there on and virtually experienced the leveler but Razak was lousy all over again as he unsuccessful to control the ball.
Hearts of Oak continued from exactly where they remaining off in the opening 50 percent but couldn’t produce enough possibilities to hassle the readers.
Obeng Jnr despatched shock waves throughout the stadium following blasting his shot into the sky when he had the target at his mercy by using a fantastic perform by Umar Manaf.
Hearts held probing for the equalizer but the continuous protection of Legon Metropolitan areas FC thwarted their attempts.
Benjamin Afutu, who changed Frederick Ansah Botchway at 50 percent time, was the latest Hearts of Oak participant to experienced a sniff at aim but couldn’t regulate his header as the ball flew just extensive.
The match looked to be heading for one more defeat for the Phobians but Obeng Junior popped up with a late equalizer in the 86th moment.
The lanky striker exhibited calmness in front of goal to latch on to a heading go by Manaf, but a lot credit to Raddy Ovouka whose highly effective whip set up the purpose.
The final result has remaining Hearts of Oak in 11th area with 17 details, with Legon Cities FC sitting 15th spot with 14 factors from 13 online games.
