Hearts beat Sharks to put the heat on Kotoko
Accra Hearts of Oak moved to second position after recording a 2-0 victory against Elmina Sharks in their Matchday 25 encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium.
A goal each from Isaac Mensah and Benjamin Afutu enured the Phonians recorded their three straight win to keep their title hopes alive.
Three minutes before the half time whistle, Hearts were awarded a controversial penalty after Sharks defender Isaac Donkor handled a goal bound shot from Obeng Jnr.
But Striker Evans Aidoo saw the resultant penalty saved by goalkeeper Bawa Martey.
The win sees them move within two points of leaders Kumasi Asante Kotoko, who dropped points in their 1-1 draw with Liberty Professionals.
Hearts took the lead in the 68th minute after substitute Isaac Mensah pounced on a howler from Sharks goalkeeper, Martey.
The hosts then doubled their lead in the 79th minute when Benjamin Afutu headed in a pass at the near post.
Hearts sit in second place with 43 points from 25 games while Kotoko sit at the top of the table with 45 points.
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