Kofi Tompuo's second half goal gives Bechem United a vital 1-0 victory over giants Hearts of Oak in an intriguing GPL week 20 clash at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park earlier this dusk.
Both teams made a very explosive start to the game and got themselves two chances each in the opening fifteen minutes but all failed to make good use of any.
Asamoah Boateng early in the game was served with a glorious opportunity to put the 'Phobians' ahead but blasted wide for a goal-kick.
Bechem United with a quick response having come close on two occasions few moments after but goalkeeper Kwesi Nketiah pulled to good stops to keep his side in the game.
The first half was really a very open encounter with the two sides coming close on different occasions in search of the opener but to no avail as it finished goalless.
Just seven minutes into the second department, the Hunters scored to jump into the lead courtesy a cool finish from Kofi Tompuo to send the Bechem fans in raptures.
Four minutes after going down, Hussein Mohammed made a great serging run but was fouled for a free kick which was subsequently cleared away by the hosts backline.
Asamoah Boateng Afriyie moments later came very close to getting the leveller but his towering header missed the target by miles.
Bechem United emerged victors in the end and have leapfrogged Hearts to the fourth position. They will travel to Karela United next.
Hearts of Oak after two consecutive loses have now dropped out of the top four have another huge task ahead and that's a visit to league leaders Bibiani Goldstars.
