Salim Adams reflects on win over Berekum Chelsea: Missed chances, confidence boost, and next steps

Hearts of Oak’s midfield stalwart Salim Adams, acknowledged the significance of their recent win against Berekum Chelsea in bolstering the team’s morale for upcoming matches.

Despite securing a convincing victory, Adams expressed a sense of missed opportunities, emphasizing the team’s determination to capitalize on scoring chances in future encounters.

Adams, a pivotal figure in coach Aboubakar Ouattara’s starting lineup, delivered an outstanding performance throughout the game, contributing to the team’s success.

The match witnessed notable goals from emerging talent Hamza Issah, seasoned campaigner Linda Mtange, and the decisive strike from Ivorian import Kassim Cisse.

Reflecting on the match in a post-game interview with StarTimes, the 21-year-old midfielder lamented the failure to convert more opportunities into goals while acknowledging the psychological boost garnered from the win. He highlighted the team’s unwavering determination amidst challenging circumstances, aiming to build momentum one match at a time.

“We were expecting to win by five goals and not three because we are determined. We know we are not in normal times so we were very determined,” he said during the post-match interview.

“This win boosts our morale and we are looking forward to the next game. We are taking it match after match.”

With the victory propelling Hearts of Oak to the 11th position on the league table with 38 points, attention now turns to their upcoming clash against Aduana Stars.