Accra Hearts of Oak secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea in a crucial Ghana Premier League matchday 31 clash at the Golden City Park on Saturday afternoon.
In a tense and tightly contested encounter, it was midfielder Mawuli Wayo who made the decisive difference, netting the only goal of the match in the 57th minute.
The win sees Hearts of Oak climb to 6th place on the league table with 49 points, keeping alive their ambitions of a top-four finish with just three matches remaining in the season.
The result also maintains the Accra-based side’s strong record against Berekum Chelsea, having now won four of their last six meetings.
Berekum Chelsea, meanwhile, remain in 10th position with 41 points, now level with Aduana Stars but ahead on goal difference. The defeat marks a setback for the Berekum side, who were hoping to solidify their mid-table standing and avoid being dragged into the lower half of the standings.
The match itself was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut opportunities in the first half, which ended goalless. Hearts of Oak came out stronger after the break, with Wayo’s goal proving to be the crucial moment in an otherwise evenly matched contest.