Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club missed out on claiming at least a point in its Ghana Premier League 2024-2025 season game against Bibiani Gold Stars.
The Phobians lost 1-0 to Gold Stars at the University of Ghana Stadium with the loss being Hearts of Oak’s third, eight games into the campaign.
After conceding a Samuel Attah-Kumi goal in the 69th minute, Hearts forward Hamza Issah had the chance to tie the game six minutes later but his penalty attempt was saved by Gold Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi.
Kobi launched himself to the left side of his post to parry the firmly struck attempt by Issah and keep his team’s clean sheet intact. Kobi was awarded the Man of the Match Award.
Hearts led the way in the game’s statistics by having 54% ball possession, attempting 19 shots and getting four on target while effecting eight corner kicks.
The Phobians have three draws, a win and a loss in their last five games and rank 12th in the 18 team league standings while Gold Stars maintain first place. Scroll down to watch Emmanuel Kobi’s penalty save.
Emmanuel Kobi’s with an epic save for the Miners! earning him the Man of the Match award.
What a moment😄💥⭐️🟡🟢 pic.twitter.com/i5LjVva3u2
— Bibiani GoldStars SC (@GoldStarsSc) October 27, 2024
Hamza Issah of Hearts of Oak missed penalty against Bibiani Gold Stars #GPL8 pic.twitter.com/5biRZzeZ8j
— Isaac Amponsah (Dr Ike) (@IsaacAm02935720) October 27, 2024