Match report: Inkoom’s first half penalty secures narrow win for Hearts of Oak against Gold Stars

Hearts of Oak edged Bibiani Gold Stars in a matchday 29 game in the Ghana Premier League.

The game played at the Accra Sports Stadium saw the Phobians raise a team after they earlier asked the GFA to call off the clash due to a number of players being hospitalized.

Hearts started the brighter of the two sides as they were awarded a penalty early in the game.

Former Kotoko defender Samuel Inkoom stepped up and calmly slotted the ball into the net to give Hearts of Oak a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute.

Hearts held on to the lead till half time.

After the recess, Hearts of Oak had numerous chances but failed to make it count as the game eventually ended 1-0.

Hearts of Oak have moved to 4th on the Ghana Premier League table level on point with Bechem United on 47.