Hearts and Olympics played out an entertaining match that lived up to its billing in the capital after both sides failed to break the deadlock in a virtually empty stadium.
At the end of the match, organisers said a date would be decided for the replay. The Phobians started the game with a lot of energy as they went in search of an early goal which nearly paid off in the 15th minute when striker Kwadwo Obeng Jnr missed a sitter having been played through by Kofi Kordzi.
Having dominated most part of the opening 30 minutes, the Phobians nearly went behind as the Wonder Club announced their presence in the game through former Hearts youth player, Ahmed Tijani, who forced a great save from Richmond Ayi in the 36th minute.
Both sides set themselves up for the opener but were unable to get the ball into net by being wasteful with the ball.
Kordzi of Hearts had another opportunity to score on the stroke of halftime but Olympics’s goalie put up a splendid save to deny him.
After the recess, Olympics came in stronger as they threatened to go up but Christopher Nettey’s effort in the 56th minute missed the post by inches.
Coach Kim Grant of Hearts introduced Aminu Alhassan to replace injured Charles MacCarthy after 65 minutes while Ali Kadir came on for Ahmed Tijani in the Olympics set up, with both clubs intensifying their quest to win the match.
The intensity of the game continued as both defence were alert to avoid letting in goals but ended up sharing the spoils in a keenly contested match. Read Full Story
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