Accra Hearts of Oak has become a team to envy by many for numerous reasons and some of these reasons are attributed to the fact that Benjamin Asare, the best goalkeeper in the Ghana premier league this season has been appointed the No. 1 for the Ghana Black Stars amidst calls by other clubs to get their players involved.
Hearts of Oak slipped up in the Ghana premier league and have lost their chance at clinching the league title this season but they have upped their performance over time and are creating some consistency in their game.

The only Continental Club Master in Ghana, Accra Hearts of Oka traveled to Berekum to face Berekum Chelsea in their league match clash and it was another power packed game. Hearts of Oak has been on a run than many have criticised but their determination has seen the team overturn situations.
Benjamin Asare, the skipper of Accra Hearts of Oak has always been available when needed for the big games and he proved it yet again against Berekum Chelsea.
Going into this fixture, Hearts of Oak needed maximum points to secure any hope of finishing in the top four and that was the only job on their mind. Benjamin always seen motivating his players and ensuring his defensive line is solid equally comes to the party when his services are required.

Their approach to most their games have been like a game pf chess, very calm and calculated. Unlike other teams who take off with full force.
The teams who already know themselves ensured the first half ended in stalemates whiles both shot-stoppers gave the best performances.
The second half was where there was action, Accra Hearts of Oak have had enough time to study their hosts and needed to deliver their master plan. In the 56th minute, Mawuli Waye blasted one into the back of the next to give the visitors the lead.

The Continental Club Masters were now in front and needed to either protect their lead or go on an adventure. They chose the early option and started to defend leaving more pressure on Benjamin Asare who had been splendid throughout the first half.
It was not the easy walk over team, Accra Hearts of Oak had to dig deep and add series of experience to hold off Berekum Chelsea while protecting their lone goal.
When it mattered most, Benjamin Asare made the save and ensured he added yet another clean sheet to his tally.
At the end of proceedings, Accra Hearts of Oak managed to defend their 1-0 lead and grabbed the needed maximum points.
The Phobians now place 5th on the league log with 49 points after 31 games.
Benjamin Asare, bagged the Man Of The Match award yet again for Accra Hearts of Oak

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