GPL: Richmond Ayi’s mistake gifts Nations FC a point against Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Ayi was at fault for the equalizing goal, as he failed to grab Richard Danso’s tap in from a free kick allowing it to slip through his fingers
Nations FC scored a late goal to salvage a point against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Saturday.
The Phobians started strongly, with Hamza Issah netting his sixth goal of the season in the ninth minute. But Richard Danso scored a dramatic equalizer in the 94th minute to maintain Nations FC’s five-game unbeaten run.
They sit in third place on the league table ahead of the Nsoatreman who are yet to play in the matchday.
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Ayi was at fault for the equalizing goal, as he failed to grab Richard Danso’s tap in from a free kick allowing it to slip through his fingers.
it comes just six days after his mistake, helped Asante Kotoko to beat Hearts of Oak in Kumasi.
Ayi went over to apologise to the frustrated Hearts of Oak fans after the game.
The draw leaves Hearts of Oak winless in five games, and lie 9th on the table, three points away from the relegation zone.
Story By: Princeton Wiredu