Elimina Sharks settle for a draw with Accra Hearts of Oak
A second half header from Victor Aidoo ensured that Hearts of Oak walked away from the Ndoum Sports Complex with a point.
Hearts of Oak started the game on the front foot and nearly took the lead in the 3rd minute, a powerful volley from skipper Fatawu Mohammed struck the post.
Elmina Sharks gradually found their rhythm and took the lead in the 21st minute, James Bissue beat the Hearts of Oak defense and calmly beat the goalkeeper.
Hearts of Oak pushed hard for the equalizing goal before the break, but were caught on the break in proccess, Justice Amoah failed to put the ball into an empty goal.
Hearts of Oak pulled parity in the 63rd minute, Victor Aidoo headed in a good cross from skipper Fatawu Mohammed.
Elmina Sharks were reduced to 10 men in the 76th minute, Benjamin Arthur was shown a second yellow for a nasty tackle.
Despite being a man down, Elmina Sharks mounted pressure on the Phobians and came close through Mohammed Issaka and Alhaji Mustafa.
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