Giants Hearts of Oak held champions FC Samartex to an entertaining 0-0 draw in the top-liner of Ghana Premier League matchday 17 at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex
The homesters started the game with the upper hand and were dictating the pace and pattern of the game with no any dangerous incursions.
The visitors looked very calm despite coming under some bit of pressure and were much focused of taking charge of possession in the early stages
Both teams had their goalkeepers tested in certain situations but were all up to the tasks and ensured they conceded no goal as it finished goalless at half time.
In the second half, the Timber Giants picked from where they left off and this time threw plenty men upfront in search of the opener.
In the 60th minute, young sensation Hamza Issah came so close to handing the 'Phobians' the lead but his drive was parried away to a wasted corner kick.
FC Samartex mounted so much pressure on Hearts of Oak in the final minutes and nearly scored at the death but Alhassan Mankuyeli had his one on one chance stopped by Benjamin Asare.
Asamoah Boateng Afriyie nearly won it for the Rainbow Club in the additional time but his header from far post was checked by goalkeeper Kofi Baah as it finished goalless after 90+7 minutes.
FC Samartex will play at home for the second consecutive time next week when they host Dreams FC in match-day 18.
However, Hearts of Oak's next task is nothing but to seek a revenge against newbies Basake Holy Stars in Anyinase.
