Bibiani Goldstars SC scored in the fourth minute of added time to beat Heart of Lions 2-1 at Duns Park in Bibiani and claim all three points in the Ghana Premier League.
The home side took the lead through Kwame Poku, who converted a penalty in the 25th minute. Poku had been given an earlier opportunity from the spot in the 17th minute but failed to score.
Heart of Lions responded strongly and appeared to have rescued a point when Stephen Afoakwah found the net in the 90th minute. His late equaliser put the visitors in a position to leave with a share of the points.
Goldstars, however, produced one final twist in a dramatic conclusion. An own goal by Heart of Lions in the 90+4th minute restored the hosts’ advantage and secured victory.
The result provides an important confidence boost for Bibiani Goldstars SC after their difficult start to the campaign. They will now aim to build on the win as they attempt to move higher up the league table.
Heart of Lions suffered a second consecutive defeat, extending their losing run to two matches. The latest setback increases the pressure on the side as they seek to return to winning ways.
The result leaves Bibiani Goldstars in 12th position on the league table with 10 points, while Heart of Lions drop to 12th place with eight points.
