After a gritty 1-0 victory over Nsoatreman FC in game nine of the Ghana Premier League, Hearts of Oak coach Slavko Matic praised his youthful players.
The solitary goal of the game was scored in the 54th minute by Kwadwo Obeng Jnr., who capitalized on a goalkeeping error.
The win takes Hearts of Oak to the second spot with 16 points, while Nsoatreman FC lie 7th on the league table with 13 points.
“Congratulations for the young players. They show again attitude, amazing character. I think the better team won today,” coach Matic said after the game.
”No, players match, players deserve this win,” he added.
Hearts of Oak are only three points behind leaders Aduana Stars who inflicted a 1-0 defeat on Great Olympics in Sogakope.
The Phobians will take on Bechem United in their next match on Sunday, January 01, 2023.
Slavko Matic replaced Samuel Boadu after a slow start to the season.