Soccer News of Wednesday, 5 August 2015

Source: tv3network.com

FCPL Wk 26: Hearts, Oly win but remain in drop zone

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Match Day 26 wins for Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics give the Accra sides a much-needed boost in their fight to avoid relegation but their positions on the Ghana Premier League remain unchanged.

Hearts of Oak occupy the 15th position on the log though beating Liberty Professionals 1-0 at the Carl Reindorf Park in midweek.

Great Olympics secured a 4-2 win over Berekum Chelsea at home to boost their chances of avoiding a return to Division One.

Brong Ahafo United’s survival in the elite division seem to be slipping away by each week as they suffered a 5-0 thumping loss to Heart of Lions.

At the top, Aduana Stars have cut Ashanti Gold’s lead to just one point after beating Sekondi Hasaacas 2-0 in Dormaa while the Miners drew goalless at Bechem United.

Asante Kotoko move into 5th place after a 3-1 win over Wa All Stars at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Full Match Day 26 Results:

Liberty Professionals 0-1 Hearts of Oak

Asante Kotoko 3-1 Wa All Stars

Medeama SC 2-1 WAFA

Great Olympics 4-2 Berekum Chelsea

Aduana Stars 2-0 Sekondi Hasaacas

Heart of Lions 5-0 BA United

New Edubiase 2-2 Inter Allies

Bechem United 0-0 AshantiGold SC