Keen to put last weekend's defeat at Bofoakwa behind them, the Phobians produced another listless performance on Sunday against Dreams much to the dismay of many a Hearts fan.
Here are four things we learned from the game.
Koopman does not have the alchemist's touch
Martin Koopman and Hearts have never been a natural fit. What has quickly become evident, even for those who deemed the Dutch manager's appointment a necessary evil following poor results on the pitch, is the extent to which considerable frustration has started to set in on the terraces as he has been unable progress Hearts stylistically.
This was again apparent on Sunday. Of course, not all of the ire has been directed solely at Koopman; nor is Hearts' current predicament entirely of his making. But the obvious point to make is that if the 67-year-old cannot win supporters round following a sustained run of improved form, then he will never be able to do so. Comments about winning 'the hearts and minds' of Phobians smacked of Trump levels of delusion and spin.
Results, clearly, are only part of the story for the Accra club and their manager - certainly in the manner they are currently being achieved.
Few, in truth, want the increasingly unpopular Koopman to be part of the club's future.
Hearts have made an absolute mess of their squad-building
The Hearts hierarchy spent hugely on transfers ahead of the current campaign and they should remain under intense scrutiny for, as opposition fans often taunt, a 'waste of money'.
For the Phobians to still have no reliable scoring threat after their woes of last season is an indescribable failure of power at the top. A star striker should have been top of the Hearts' shopping list and they have placed an enormous weight of responsibility on the young shoulders of the raw Congolese forward Kashala Ramos Wanet.
There has been too much change and upheaval at the club for players to form the requisite bonds needed to act like a functional team, let alone one that challenges for honours. It all stems from upstairs.
Martin Karikari is over-eager to impress, and that's a good thing
Martin KariKari made his fourth start since signing from Asekem FC and he has since offered Hearts fans a reassuring glimpse of what he can offer.
The silky midfielder showed a real endeavour to get on the ball and take people on. You couldn't fault his effort or drive before eventually having to be withdrawn after the interval.
There may be concern that if anything he was a little too demanding of himself in possession, a sense that he was trying to showcase all of his talents at once in a low-pressure game.
But that's fine. He's still only 20, far from the finished product. Koopman will have been pleased by his desire if nothing else.
Zito building a strong Dreams FC side
On paper, there is nothing particularly special about this Dreams FC team. Yet Zito has succeeded in creating a unit which is more worth more than the sum of its parts- and that bodes extremely well for the side.
Every member of the team knew his individual and collective responsibilities on Sunday, and although there were moments when the Still Believe boys relied on a bit of luck, they generally carried out their tasks well.
The confidence he has instilled in the team suggests a bright future; they play a lot with a huge gulf in quali deserves the chance to build something long term if he so pleases.
