{"id":116455,"date":"2026-02-22T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116455"},"modified":"2026-02-22T17:48:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:48:00","slug":"2025-26-gpl-chelsea-hold-profligate-hearts-in-accra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116455","title":{"rendered":"2025\/26 GPL: Chelsea hold profligate Hearts in Accra"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Berekum Chelsea produced a gutsy performance to hold Accra Hearts of Oak to a goalless draw at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n

After last week\u2019s win over Asante Kotoko Hearts started the day knowing a win would have closed the gap on league leaders Medeama S.C. to 2 points.<\/p>\n

That reflected in Hearts approach to the game, as they pushed for an early goal.<\/p>\n

Four minutes into the match, Chelsea keeper Eric Ofori-Antwi saved Martin Karikari\u2019s fine effort from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n

Hearts went close again when Baba Adamu found Mawuli Wayo on the edge of the area, but his snap shot was saved by Ofori Antwi.<\/p>\n

On the 30th minute, Baba Adamu pounced on a loose ball after Chelsea keeper Eric Ofori Antwi punched out Martin Karikari\u2019s cross. However, Adamu\u2019s effort was cleared on the goalline by Seidu Mohammed.<\/p>\n

Next to threaten was Mawuli Wayo who produced a fine curling effort after Augustine Agyapong miscontrolled, but Ofori-Antwi dived to his elastic limit to save.<\/p>\n

36 minutes into the game, Berekum Chelsea had their first effort at goal, when Samuel Tenadu\u2019s powerful drive was tipped over the bar by Hearts keeper, Benjamin Asare.<\/p>\n

The remaining nine minutes of the first half passed without further incident.<\/p>\n

Back from recess, Chelsea started the stronger of the two sides, but just like the first half, it was Hearts who first created a chance.<\/p>\n

Frank Abora Duku broke free on the counter break to set up Mawuli Wayo, but with the goal at his mercy, the forward side-footed his effort off target.<\/p>\n

On the 58th minute, Seidu Mohammed held Mawuli Wayo in the box, pulling him down in a move to win possession.<\/p>\n

Yet, referee Jacob Aduntera looked the other away, as Hearts protested for a penalty.<\/p>\n

Moments later, Wayo missed an open goal from three yards after Baafi Amankwaah\u2019s cut back beat the Chelsea backline.<\/p>\n

Hearts poured men forward in a desperate bid for the opener, but could not sustain momentum or score as Chelsea held on for a point.<\/p>\n

After Sunday\u2019s draw, Hearts of Oak have now slipped to 3rd on the league table with 40 points but are still within 5 points of Medeama S.C.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Chelsea have temporarily moved to 14th with 27 points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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