A spectacular brace from Hamzah Issah and a second half goal from Enoch Asubonten earned Hearts of Oak a comfortable 3-0 win over Real Tamale United on Sunday, extending their unbeaten league run to four matches (2 wins and 2 draws).
The Rainbows grabbed the lead in a fine team move where Kassim Cisse set up Hamzah Issah for an fantastic finish on the 18th minute.
The hosts delivered a commanding in the first half, securing a 2-0 lead with a powerful header from former Auroras player. Hamzah stole the show with a spectacular overhead kick in the 43rd minute before halftime.
In the second half, the Phobians maintained their performance, with an efficient display in Aboubakar Ouattara’s first competitive game as Hearts coach.
However, the visitors hopes of coming back into the game suffered a huge blow with 20 minutes remaining as Enoch Asubonten registered the third goal to extend the lead for Hearts of Oak.
The defeat leaves RTU in 18th place in the table on 17 points, 1 point behind Heart of Lions and Bofoakwa Tano, while Liverpool sit 10th with 24 points.