Patrick Razak scored a late goal to hand Hearts of Oak a 2-1 victory over rivals Asante Kotoko to win the 2022 President’s Cup at the Accra Stadium.
Seven minutes after replacing Salim Adams, Patrick Razak seized his moment as he caught the Kotoko on counter to snatch home a late victory for the Phobian family.
Daniel Afriyieh Barnieh had put Hearts ahead five minutes after recess but the Phobians saw their lead cancelled by substitute Samuel Boateng in the 76th minute as Kotoko’s pressure paid off in the hour mark.
Hearts were at the offensive and profited from a free kick but Sulley Muntari’s volley landed on the roof of the net.
The urge to break the deadlock was intense for both clubs with two Kotoko Cameroonian strikers combining effectively to cause problems for Hearts, but could not find a way to break Hearts backline led by Mohammed Alhassan.
Daniel Afriyieh Barnieh puts Hearts in front after the break with a smart 18-yard low strike after he was put through by Salim Adams.
Hearts sat back and defended as Kotoko’s Etouga and Justice Blay run the show but could not find the target.
Coach Prosper Nartey Ogum made two tactical substitutions, bringing on Richard Boadu for Richmond Lamptey, and Samuel Boateng for Mudasiru Salifu which paid off as Boateng profited from a sloppy defensive play to put Kotoko on level.
Samuel Boadu made three changes by introducing Gladson Awako, Patrick Razak and Caleb Amankwa and that changed the game for the Accra based team.
The Porcupine Warriors were energized to win the game until Patrick Razak winner.
