Accra Hearts of oak make their way through to the ongoing MTN FA cup Semi-final after defeating Daboase base Skyy FC 0-1 at the Accra sports stadium this afternoon. Skyy FC were playing host to the Capital base Champions of last year Accra Hearts of oak at the Accra sports stadium because of the ban imposed on them after beating up team officials of Samatex 96 in their Division one match in the Zone two.
The first half saw little of both teams making any positive incursions to at least score a goal in the first half. However, Accra Hearts of oak who saw most of the balls came up in the 26 minutes when Samuel Inkoom Corner kick saw Kofi Kodzi header pell over the bar by Skyy FC goalkeeper Solomon Ohene Nimo. The First half ended goalless draw after Referee Charles Bulu application of law 7 of the FIFA rules.
After recess, Coach Samuel Boadu made some Changes, bringing in Ansah Frederick, Razak Patrick, Agyenim Boateng, Enock Asubonteng and Later on Larry Sumailah to beef up his team energy. Gladson Awako showed up Luku Modric like pass in the Champions league game against Chelsea slotted in beautifully by the substitute Patrick Razak in the 67 minutes beating goalkeeper Solomon Ohene Nimo into it giving the Champions the lead.
Abdul Malik, Coach of Skyy FC effected some quick changes with the likes of Martin Owusu, Masaya Nafiu, Sarpong and Acquah all coming in which lifted up their game in the last 15 minutes yet that could not materialized to yield the necessary results needed hence they bowed out of the MTN FA cup this season at the Semi-final stage. Skyy FC belongs to the Chairman of the MTN FA cup Committee Chairman,DCE for Wassa East and owner of Skyy media group, Mr Wilson Arthur. Defender Ebenezer Acquach of Skyy FC was adjudged Man Of Match performance.
Meanwhile Accra Hearts of has joined Aduana Stars, Bechem united and Dreams Fc to the quarter final stage which will be played on 12-16 May this year. Aduana will faced off with Bechem united in the Northern sector whiles Dreams Fc lock horns with Accra Hearts of oak in the Southern sector to book their place to the final to be played at the Baba Yara sports stadium.
Source: Modern Ghana
