Richard Attah, was adjudged man of the match in Hearts of Oak's important 1-0 win over Bechem United over the weekend in their last game to wrap up the first phase of the 2023/24 GPL season.
The game was really a difficult one and was an end to end action right from onset until the real drama unfolded in the dying embers of the game.
The 'Phobians' were awarded a penalty on the 92nd minute after Emmanuel Ababio handled a goal-bound delivery just on the line but unfortunately Ibrahim Salifu couldn't score having fired wide for a goalkick.
Just and when many thought it was over, Ibrahim Salifu sets up substitute Martin Karikari who netted the winner on the 97th minute to leave the 'Phobians' in complete raptures and snatched all the three points.
Richard Attah was in the thick of affairs on the day and pulled some four crucial saves to keep his side in the game and subsequently was named the best player in the game.
In a post-match interview on StarTimes, the stalwart goalie stated they came with so much determination to win and that's exactly what they. He furthered on by wishing the entire 'Phobia' fraternity a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
"It wasn't easy and it was the last game before first round so we were really determined to win. Right from the hotel, to the dressing room and the pitch, we were very poised for the three points."
"We were disappointed when the penalty was missed but if you're a footballer you will understand so we had to encourage Salifu because it wasn't over and we still had chance to win."
"For my performance, I will say is just a team work and I'm not the only player only player on the pitch. I urge all Heart of Oak fans to take good care of themselves and I wish them a merry Christmas and a happy new year", he concluded
Hearts of Oak wrapped up the year with just four wins, four loses and nine draws and are currently on the 9th spot with 21 points.
