Hohoe United coach, Abdul Rahim Bashiru Tijani has stated they were unable to grind all three points against Heart of Lions because they were not lucky having missed a penalty in the game.
The Giant Killers finally halted their poor losing streak after holding the ‘Muje Gabah’ lads to pulsating goalless draw in a thrilling GPL week 17 opener at the Hohoe United Stadium
Hohoe United had a big opportunity after Lawson Bekui weaved his way through enemy territory but was brought down in the box by Heart of Lions captain Ebenezer Abban for a penalty.
Captain Safian Usman stepped up for the ‘Muje Gabah’ lads and skied off the kick in a very awful fashion in the 65th minute.
The Giant Killers were always operating from the flanks making some explosive attacks but couldn’t make them count.
Subsequently, Michael Ephson put Obeng Jr through with a decent pass to set up a one on one situation but his effort missed the target narrowly.
In a post-match interview, the enterprising coach says they just didn’t have luck on their side
“I’m not smiling because I don’t know we are always unlucky as we are always wasteful. Bekui gives us everything just that Safianu couldn’t score but he always plays well just that we were unlucky.
“We played well and will push to achieve our target. I don’t think I’m under pressure, I just have to focus to help Hohoe United stay in the league.”
Hohoe United after the draw have moved out of the relegation zone as they currently sit in 14th place with 18 points to close the first round.
They will host giants Hearts of Oak on January 11, in their opening game of the second round.
