Accra Hearts of Oak coach Slavko Matic has challenged his players to work harder and be ruthless on the pitch after securing an impressive 2-1 comeback victory over Bibiani GoldStars.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the opening stages of the game after a fine effort from striker Prince Owusu beat Richmond Ayi to give the Miners a 1-0 lead.
Isaac Mensah pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area and gave the Phobians an equaliser on minute 77 shortly after goalkeeper Joseph Baah was sent off for hitting Hearts foward Yassin Ouatching.
The over 4 minutes to the close of the game, midfield dynamo Gladson Awako scored the winner from a spectacular free-kick to give the Rainbow side their first victory of the season.
In the post-match presser, Serbian Trainer Slavko Matic said;
“Before this game, they feel the pressure of course and when you concede this cheap goal something will be more difficult for us. But I think we have a good game.
“During the game, we immediately changed formation from 4-4-2 to 3-3-4. Tactically we made good things and the most important thing is my players, they have a big wish to win. We must continue to work harder because every game will be difficult” He concluded.
Hearts of Oak’s face Kotoku Royals in their next game at Cape Coast.
