MTN FA Cup: Hearts of Oak edge Dreams to book final spot
Accra Hearts of Oak secured a place in the final of the MTN FA Cup following an enthralling 3-2 win over Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.
Benjamin Yorke, Afriyie Barnieh and Suraj Seidu looked to have completed a turnaround for the Phobians who conceded first to Sylvester Simba’s opening goal for Dreams.
But Kwaku Karikari scored in the 78th minute to set up a nervy finish to the game but Samuel Boadu’s men held on for the all important win and will now have a chance to defend the trophy they won last year.
Dreams started brightly when Karikari powered in the opening goal after only four minutes but the lead lasted for only 6 minutes, before Yorke pulled the Phobians level with the first half ending in a pulsating 1-1 draw.
In the second half, Barnieh wasted no time in putting the Phobians ahead with a superb strike before Suraj added a 3rd after Issah Ibrahim was shown a straight red card for a terrible tackle on Mohammed Alhassan.
But there was still time for Dreams to attempt a come back when Karikari scored Dreams’ second and then missed a sitter as Hearts of Oak held on for the win.
They will now face the winner of Aduana Stars and Bechem United in the final slated for Kumasi on June 26, 2022.
