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Hearts of Oak coach Aboubakar Ouattara expressed his surprise at his team’s performance in their crucial Ghana Premier League clash against Great Olympics on Sunday.
The match, which many expected Hearts of Oak to lose, ended in a goalless draw, giving the Phobians a lifeline as they head into the final round of matches.
The draw leaves Hearts of Oak with a fighting chance to avoid relegation in the 2023/24 season.
Reacting to the result, Ouattara reflected on what could have been a more successful campaign if his team had consistently performed as they did against Great Olympics.
“I asked myself the same question. If we had played all our matches like we did tonight, we wouldn’t have found ourselves in this position, but that’s football,” Ouattara remarked.
Currently in 14th place with 42 points, just two points above the relegation zone, Hearts of Oak face a must-win situation in their final game.
Referee for Hearts of Oak v Olympics game ended the half prematurely during a Hearts of Oak counter attack.
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Ouattara is determined to ensure his team’s survival. “We will try now. The future is in our [legs] hands, not anybody else’s. We will start preparation on Tuesday and fight together for victory to qualify [survive],” he stated.
Hearts of Oak must win their final match against Bechem United on Sunday to avoid relegation. This is the second consecutive season they find themselves in a similar predicament. Last season, they needed a victory over Berekum Chelsea to secure their place in the league.The current standings see Karela in 13th place with 43 points, followed by Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC, both with 42 points. Dreams FC, however, have a game in hand. Great Olympics sit in 16th place with 41 points and face the risk of joining already relegated Bofoakwa Tano and Real Tamale United.
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Karela are also not out of danger and must defeat Medeama on the final day to ensure their safety.
As the final day of the season approaches, the fate of several storied clubs hangs in the balance. Fans and players alike are anxiously awaiting the outcomes of these crucial matches, which will determine who stays in the top flight and who faces the drop.
