Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare produced a brilliant save to deny Bibiani Gold Stars an equalizer during a penalty incident in a Ghana Premier League game on September 13, 2026.

The home side began the game as the dominant force, controlling play and putting pressure on the Phobians while creating chances in the early stages.

In their quest for the lead, Kwame Poku opened the scoring for Gold Stars, giving them momentum to push for more goals.

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However, the game took a dramatic turn as Hearts of Oak quickly recovered and took control, with Yaw Amankwah netting the equalizer.

The Phobians did not relent after leveling the score. They continued to press their opponents, and eventually Henry Boateng made it 2-1 for the away side.

In the dying minutes of the game, Gold Stars launched a fierce attack in search of an equalizer, but Hearts of Oak stood firm under pressure.

A crucial moment came when the referee awarded a penalty to Gold Stars. Asare rose to the occasion, producing a decisive save that secured victory for his side.

Accra Hearts of Oak currently lead the GPL table with six points after two games, the same as Samartex, while FC Ashantigold and Asante Kotoko occupy the third and fourth positions respectively.

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