Hearts of Oak's perfect start halted by Berekum Chelsea in bore draw
Hearts of Oak were held to a 0-0 draw by Bechem United at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday as their perfect start to the Ghana Premier League season came to an end.
Hearts of Oak's sparkling start to the Ghana Premier League season was abruptly ended by Berekum Chelsea in a 0-0 draw on Saturday. The Phobians, who had already claimed a 4-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea and a 2-1 win away to Bibiani Gold Stars, entered the match seeking a third consecutive win. Hearts kicked off with vigor, coming close to scoring in the fifth minute when Nsobila's shot narrowly missed the target.
The hosts maintained pressure, with Nsobila again threatening in the box, but Bechem United's defense thwarted their advances. A promising Hearts attack in the 36th minute threatened Berekum Chelsea's goal, but the ball arrived too late to count. Martin Karikari replaced Hussein before halftime after the latter's injury. Despite several opportunities in the second half, Hearts' Raphael Amponsah and Kader came close but failed to find the back of the net, with Bechem United's Augustine Okrah also testing the goalkeeper in the 71st minute.
The goalless draw leaves Hearts with seven points from three games, while Berekum Chelsea will look to bounce back in their next match against Tamale's Karela United.
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