Hearts Of Oak whitewash Bechem United in 7-goal thriller

Hearts of Oak halted Bechem United’s unbeaten run in a grand style at the Accra Sports Stadium as the away side suffered a 6-1 humiliating defeat on match-day seven.

This becomes Bechem United’s heaviest defeat in the ongoing 2020-21 Ghana Premier League after an impressive start to the season.

The away side appealed for a penalty in the 10th minute as star man Hafiz Konkoni was brought down in the box but the referee saw nothing wrong with the challenge and ignored the calls for play to continue.

The Phobians continued to press for the first goal but Daniel Afriyie fluffed a glorious opportunity in the 32nd minute to break the deadlock as he failed to put the ball at the back of the net.

Emmanuel Asante was sent off in the 38th minute of the first half as Bechem United had to finish the first half with 10-men. According to sources he was sent off for dissent.

Hearts continued with their quest for the opener as midfielder Abdul Lawali hit a sweet drive from 15 yards but went straight into the hands of the goalkeeper Prince Asempa.

Hearts of Oak finally broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute through Abdul Manaf Umar in the second half.

Substitute Victor Aidoo climbed off the bench to increase the lead for the Phobians in the 60th minute with his brilliant dummy and deft finish.

The former Samatex forward had his brace in the 73rd minute and it 3-0 for Hearts of Oak.

Hearts of Oak were awarded a penalty in the 84th minute  as Daniel Afriyie was brought down by the Bechem United goalkeeper in the box.

Frederick Ansah Botchway stepped up and scored from the spot to give Hearts a 4-0 lead.

Prince Adu Kwabena pulled one back for Bechem United with a nice chip as the Hearts defence went to sleep.

Hearts of Oak continued with the onslaught as Abdul Lawali made it 5-1 for the Phobians against Bechem United with few minutes to end proceedings.

Bechem United goalkeeper Prince Asempa was shown a yellow card for dissent after charging on the referee.

Benjamin Afutu Kotey put the icing on the cake as he made it six for the Phobians with some few minutes to end the game.

Hearts of Oak have recorded the biggest scoreline in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.