Accra Hearts of Oak strengthened their Ghana Premier League title challenge with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Heart of Lions in their Matchweek 10 encounter at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The Phobians delivered an impressive attacking display, with veteran forward John Antwi scoring twice to inspire the emphatic victory and keep Hearts firmly within touching distance of league leaders Medeama SC.
Hearts made a blistering start to the contest, taking the lead just two minutes after kick-off through defender Ransford Mensah, who reacted quickest inside the penalty area to fire home from close range and give the hosts an early advantage.
The Rainbow Club doubled their lead in the 25th minute through Antwi, who finished off an intelligently executed free-kick routine to make it 2-0. The goal was a welcome boost for the experienced striker, who ended his recent goal drought with a composed finish.
Antwi was at it again just three minutes into the second half, completing his brace in the 48th minute to extend Hearts’ advantage to 3-0 and effectively put the contest beyond Heart of Lions.
The visitors struggled to find a response as Hearts comfortably managed the remainder of the encounter to secure their sixth league victory of the campaign and another valuable three points.
The result lifts Hearts of Oak to second place on the league table with 20 points from 10 matches, recording six wins, two draws and two defeats. They remain just one point behind leaders Medeama SC, who have 21 points.
Heart of Lions, meanwhile, remain in 16th position with 11 points, having suffered their fifth defeat of the season, as their struggles in the relegation battle continue.
