Hearts of Oak grabbed a tough 1–0 win over Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League, fighting with 10 men for more than an hour after full‑back Emmanuel Amankwah got a red card early on .
The Phobians lived up to their “Never Say Die” motto, holding off Kotoko’s relentless pressure thanks to goalkeeper Benjamin Asare’s heroic performance .
Asare earned man‑of‑the‑match honors with crucial saves that kept Kotoko at bay.
Kotoko dominated possession but lacked finishing edge; their attacks relied on long‑range shots and crosses that Hearts’ compact defense easily handled .
Hearts’ midfield struggled to create chances, and attackers like Mawuli Wayo and Raphael Amponsah missed opportunities, making Asare the game’s difference‑maker .
The victory avenged Kotoko’s earlier win in Accra and was free of the controversies that marked the first meeting .
Kotoko’s failure to exploit Hearts’ numerical disadvantage was a big missed chance .
