Hearts of Oak host Berekum Chelsea in Accra

kwame 11:08 - 19 July 2016

Preview of the Ghana Premier League game between Hearts of Oak and Berekum Chelsea.

League leaders

The Phobians last Sunday defeated Hasaacas at the Essipong Sports Stadium to go top of the log sheet with 34 points while Berekum Chelsea also recorded a 1-0 win over Ebusua Dwarfs at their favourite Golden City Park.

Sergio Traguil’s side have been vulnerable at home as they have lost three times in the ongoing campaign but they are unbeaten in four games since the second round of the ongoing domestic top-flight began last month.

Berekum Chelsea, led by Saddick Adams after their win on Sunday moved to the 9th position on the log sheet with 26 points and they are eyeing their first away win in the ongoing campaign.

Hearts of Oak workaholic midfielder Sabbah Laryea ahead of the game spoke with Pulse.com.gh.

“It won’t be an easy game because Berekum Chelsea are not a small team, they have good players but our aim on the day is to pick the three points to solidify our lead at the top,” Laryea said.

“This season we have had it difficult when we play at home but we believe with support coming from our fans we can turn the tables around. We will go all out against Berekum Chelsea because we want to put smiles on the faces of our supporters.”

But Berekum Chelsea left-back Justice Anane has indicated his side’s readiness to battle the Phobians on Sunday.

“We are ready for Hearts of Oak, we are coming to Accra to shock them. This season we have not won an away game and we want to end that winless streak.

“The morale in camp is very high, despite Hearts of Oak playing at home we have good players that at any given day they can help the team to pick the three points at stake,” Anane told Pulse.com.gh.

Match facts

Hearts of Oak have played Berekum Chelsea 15 times since the Berekum based club got promoted into the Ghana Premier League in the 2008/09 season. Out of the 15 games, the Phobians have won five, drawn four and lost six.

35 goals have been scored in this fixture, the Phobians have scored 16 goals as against Berekum Chelsea’s 18.

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