Hearts of Oak defeated Bibiani Gold Stars 2-1 on Saturday, October 29, after coming from behind to win their debut game in the Ghana Premier League (GPL).
The handlers of the Ghanaian giants decided to fire treble-winning manager Samuel Boadu three weeks ago, before the league season was postponed.
To prepare the team for the start of the Premier League, the club then named Serbian strategist Slavko Mati as the new head coach.
To prepare the team for the start of the Premier League, the club then named Serbian strategist Slavko Mati as the new head coach.
The visitors took the lead just nine minutes into the game on a goal by Prince Kwabena Owusu that beat Richmond Ayi in net.
Hearts of Oak players made an effort to tie the score, but they were unsuccessful and the team trailed by two goals at the break.
The Phobians enjoyed the numerical advantage in the second half and took advantage of it to score in the 78th minute through attacker Isaac Mensah.
A free-kick goal from seasoned midfielder Gladson Awako ten minutes later capped an exhilarating comeback victory over the down-a-man Bibiani Gold Stars.
Hearts of Oak has moved up to ninth place in the Ghana Premier League standings as a result of today’s victory.
