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Hearts Of Oak trainer, Kosta Papic has insisted that his players were not ready in their 2-0 defeat to struggling Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on Wednesday.

According to Papic, the fans should not expect much from the team in the ongoing Ghana Premier League because the team is not stable to secure winning streak since he replaced Edward Nii Odoom a few days ago.

The Serbian led the Rainbow Club to thrash Dreams FC 3-0 on his debut on Sunday in Accra but suffered a 2-0 defeat to Aduana Stars on Wednesday – a match-day 1 fixture which was postponed due to COVID-19 issues.

Speaking after the 2-0 defeat to the Fire Boys in Dormaa, Papic indicated that he was satisfied with the first-half performance of his charges.
 

“We were not ready for the match obviously I mean the players. They were a little bit better in the first half but not in the second half which is not enough,” Papic said after the game.

“Missing some many chances and a penalty did not give us the chance to win the match today”

“As I said before the match, it’s going to be ups and downs. One match you win and one match you lose for now until the team is stable. Time isn’t there but it [victories] will come”

Hearts of Oak currently lies the tenth position with 5 points in the 18-club league from 5 games.

Brace from Isaac Opoku Agyemang and Yaw Annor propelled the Unstoppable Ashantigold SC to a humiliating 5-1 victory over King Faisel in match week three clash which has been cleared off today.

Yaw Annor tested the prowess of the visitors after just 8 minutes from kickoff but his effort was piled out by goalkeeper Kaisan Yusiu which resulted into an early corner kick.

 Kaisan again with another spectacular save to deny Appiah McCarthy from snatching the lead for the home side. Finally, the Miners broke the deadlock on the 16th minute after several attempts kind courtesy Isaac Opoku Agyemang. 

King Faisal were outplayed in the game who were forced to give away balls anyhow to the Ashgold midfield. David Abagna came so close to getting the second for Ashantigold but his effort went wide off the crossbar. Finally, equaliser in Obuasi as Kwame Peprah pounced on a silly error at the back of Ashgold to draw King Faisal back on level on the 26th minute.

 Just three minutes after levelling things up, the ‘Isha Allah’ boys went down again after David Abagna scored his second of the season to send his side in front again. 

With constant pressure from the visitors in the last ten minutes of the first half, King Faisal got a penalty just on the stroke of half time after Kwame Moses brought down Kwame Peprah in the box. 

Looking to secure his second of the day and bring his side back on level again, Kwame Peprah struck the ball straight to the goalpost. Just Unlucky! Explosive start from Ashgold in the second half yielded their third goal of the game- scored by Isaac Opoku Agyemang who netted his second of the day. 

Certainly, Yaw Annor finally registered his name on the scoresheet after missing some decent chances to make it 4-1 for the home team. Just and when, many thought it is going to end like that, Yaw Annor again fired to seal brace for himself and Ashgold’s fifth of the day. 

It finished 5-1 in favour of Ashantigold SC in the end. The Miners records second victory of the season after four games- they take on Eleven Wonders over the weekend in matchweek six in Techiman.

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Aduana stars produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier league week 1 outstanding game at the Dormaa Agueman Badu Park.

It was Aduana Stars who first showed intention of scoring in the 4th minute when Yaya Mohammed was sent a short pass through the Hearts defence, but was flagged offside before he could cause any havoc.

Accra Hearts of Oak responded to the challenge by their hosts with Raddy Ovouka on the left, the Congolese defender took a ball around the center circle, weaved through the defence of Aduana, before volleying for Joseph Addo to push the ball out to Corner in the 12th minute.

Aduana Stars seized the game adter the 20th minute mark when they placed more men in midfield to challenge that of their opponents.

The battle was then left for Prince Acquah, Flavien Kongoza, and Samuel Bioh with support from Charles Gyamfi Kamara.

Aduana’s efforts were rewarded with Several free kicks in the area of the Phobians, but missed all, until the 42nd minute when Isaac Kwain Delivered a corner straight to the head of Yaya Mohammed who found Flavien Kongoza, whose shot deflected to the path of Yaya Mohammed to connect for the first goal.

Rhe Fire boys kept pushing for more goals, but were prevented by the Hearts defence going into the half time break.

Aduana Stars returned from the break not looking exciting with the single goal, and fought for more pushing all rheir attacking players into the Half goal area.

Their numerical strengths proved too strong foe the guest who made their first substitution with Victor Aidoo coming in for Kwadwo Obeng Jr.

Having built lots of confidence, Aduana Stars maintained their press for the second goal with Yaya Mohammed tormenting the defence.

The pressure from Aduana Paid off once again in the 48th minute when Prince Acquah met a rebound from Isaac Kwain’s corner kick before unleashing a 25 yard drive straight into the net.

Coach Kosta Papic effect another substitution with Frederick Ansah Botchway coming on for Michell Sarpong in an attempt to regroup to get a face saving goal, that however did not materialize.

Aduana controlled the game from all departments, preventing Hearts of Oak from Causing any problems for them.

Just when everyone thought the game was over, Referee on the day awarded Hearts of Oak a penalty after an Aduana Stars player was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty box, but Robert Addo Sowah kicked straight into the waiting hands of Joseph Addo in goal for Aduana stars.

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Coach Kosta Papic has named his starting line up to battle out with Aduana Stars in their match-week one outstanding fixture this afternoon.

Aduana Stars are hosting the Phobians in their match-week one outstanding fixture at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa. 

The Serbian gaffer has handed a starting berth to Manaf Umar as Frederick Ansah Botchway who got the nod against Dreams FC has been dropped to the bench. In-form Kojo Obeng Junior will be leading the upfront for the Phobians this afternoon.

 Below is the Hearts of Oak starting line up; 

Richard Attah, Larry Sumaila, Mohammed Alhassan, Robert Addo, Raddy Ovouka, Abdoulrahmane Mamane Lawali, Nurudeen Aziz- Abdul, Manaf Gumah Michelle Sarpong, Kojo Obeng Junior and Patrick Razak

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