Hearts of Oak put up an inspired performance to move joint-top with Asante Kotoko on Sunday after winning at home.

The Phobians proved too strong for 10-man AshantiGold as they finished 3-2 winners at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Douglas Nkrumah put Hearts in front after 34 minutes from the spot as the Phobians entered the break 1-0 up.

Back from recess, Mahatma Otoo doubled the scoring for the home side before Mohammed Yakubu pulled one back for AshantiGold.

The Miners were reduced to ten men after John Ashong was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 74 minute.

Hearts scored their third goal with eight minutes remaining before Yakubu got the consolation in injury time.

The win lifts Hearts to second as they are level on points with rivals, Kotoko on the standings ahead of the mid-week matches.