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Kotoko beat Hearts in 11-goal thriller

Kotoko beat Hearts in 11-goal thriller
Kotoko beat Hearts in 11-goal thriller
On 17th September, 1961, the Porcupine Warriors defeated their bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak 6-5 to reach the final of the 1961 FA Cup.
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Exactly 57 years today, Kumasi Asante Kotoko cruised to a 6-5 win after edging out Hearts of Oak in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.

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It was a first class game, which was watched by a large spectators.

Hearts of Oak opened the score line through Agyiri Fyn in the 6th minute, but Kwame Adarkwa equalized for the Porcupine Warriors.

Fast forward the game was 5-3 in favour of the Phobians, but Kumasi Asante Kotoko scored three quick goals to win the duel through goals from through Mfum, Adarkwa and Salisu to win the day for the hosts.

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This is the highest scoring game in Hearts of Oak-Kotoko clashes.

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