Richard Akrofi's last gasp goal ensured King Faisal narrowly edged out Hearts of Oak by 1-0 to end their six game unbeaten run in GPL match-week 32 at the Baba Yara Stadium
The 'Phobians' started the game on a higher note and nearly got an early goal on the 2nd minute but Gladson Awako's effort went out for a goalkick.
The visitors again came close to scoring on the 11th minute, Suraj Seidu was played through with a fine pass but got denied by goalkeeper Abdul Jabal Adams.
On the 22nd minute, midfielder Abdul Latif with King Faisal's first decent chance in the game after making a swift run into the box but a timely tackle from Mohammed Alhassan saved the situation.
The homesters looked like settling well and begun to pose more threats but yet again the Hearts defence are always at the right place to get it well done.
King Faisal given a corner kick on the 41st minute. Attah Kusi's deep delivery was a dangerous one but a huge double stops from Richmond Ayi denied the host from getting the lead.
Back from the break, Frederick Ansah Botchway made a decent run from midfield to send a powerful drive but missed the post by inches.
The 'Insha Allah' side with a chance on the 64th minute but Richmond Ayi reacted quickly to deny Attah Kusi, Morrison with the rebound but couldn't also get in.
Samuel Inkoom with a decent pass to set up Benjamin Yorke with a huge chance but the assistant referee had his flag up for offside.
Osman Ibrahim nearly snatched the lead in the dying embers of the game but a great save once again from Ayi resulted into a corner kick.
The host with a corner kick. A decent ball launched into the box fell on the way of skipper Richard Akrofi who calmly tapped into the net to hand his side the lead. Just what they have been hunting for.
It ended 1-0 for King Faisal after full time.
By: Iddriss Abdul Rahim
