Match Report: Samartex come from behind to beat Hearts of Oak in five-goal thriller

On Sunday afternoon at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex, FC Samartex 1996 came from behind to secure a crucial 3-2 victory against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League matchday 30, which takes them to 41 points and helps them in their fight against relegation.

Samartex’s captain Emmanuel Adu Siaw was benched for Isaac Afful in the starting lineup as Dauda Yussif Seidu returned from suspension, replacing Abdul Hanan Alhassan. Hearts’ interim coach David Ocloo made three changes, with Gladson Awako getting his first start in three months, Salifu Ibrahim starting for the first time since February 19, and Richard Attah preferred in the goal.

Kwasi Ofosu put Samartex ahead after just four minutes, but Gideon Asante Yeboah’s goal for Hearts drew them level just before halftime. Linda Mtange put the Phobians ahead in the 64th minute, but Emmanuel Keyekeh’s free-kick goal for Samartex brought the scores level again. In stoppage time, Dauda Yussif Seidu scored the winning goal for Samartex.

Hearts of Oak drop to sixth place in the league standings, remaining six points behind leaders Aduana Stars, who have a game in hand.