Hearts of Oak have jumped to the top of the league table after a precious 2-0 win over Young Apostles FC just this evening at the University of Ghana Stadium in Ghana Premier League match-day 23
The 'Phobians' made their intentions very clear having attacked their opponents right from the start in search of an early goal.
Michael Ampadu kept goalkeeper Zulka Masawudu on his toes with a good drive from a free kick but did well to parry out despite failing to handle the ball well initially.
In the dying embers of the first half, Hearts of Oak finally found the back of the net to jump into the lead, courtesy a Michael Awuah Mensah header from a corner kick.
In the second half, Hearts of Oak returned on a good note and doubled their lead in the 48th minute thanks to a well-directed Hamza Issah header.
Abdul Rahman with a quick response for the visitors looking to pull one back to keep them alive in the game but fired wide for a goal-kick.
While the homesters looking to hold onto their lead at some point, Emmanuel Fosu Kyei took off two players and sent a strong hit into the roof but was tipped off to a wasted corner by goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. That was close.
The Rainbow Club with a chance to score after a daring run from Mawuli Wayo on the right but his ground cross eluded everyone in the box and rolled over for a goal-kick.
It finished 2-0 for Hearts of Oak after full time and have now moved to the summit of the league with 36 points
Young Apostles have also had their four-game unbeaten run in the league halted finally as they occupy the tenth spot with 24 points.
