Two goals in each half from Steven Mukwala propelled Asante Kotoko to a precious 2-0 win over Hearts of Oak in a crunchy Ghana Premier League week 31 tie at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The Porcupine Warriors made an explosive start to the game and earned themselves a free kick. Enoch Morrison whipped in a good one but was checked by the opposition defence.
In just eight minutes from kickoff, Ugandan international Steven Mukwala opened the scoring account with a cool finish after running through the Hearts defence with ease and plotted into the bottom corner.
The 'Phobians' tried to settle down and mounted so much pressure subsequently on their opponents but all efforts proved futile.
In the second half, both teams returned on a blistering note and mounted so much pressure at each other leaving the game in a balance.
On the 63rd minute, Hearts of Oak were given a free kick in a shooting range but Raphael Amponsah's effort was blocked by the defenders.
In the dying embers of the game, Steven Mukwala scored to double the lead and mark his brace of the day to wrap up the win.
The Porcupine Warriors with a huge bragging rights after completing back to back over their arch rivals whiles the Phobians woes continue.
Asante Kotoko will host another capital-based side Great Olympics whereas Hearts of Oak will also return home to welcome Nations FC in the next round of matches.
