Accra, Nov 8, GNA - Kessben FC's lead in the Glo Premier League was halted for the first time in ten weeks after succumbing to Bechem Chelsea at their home base at the Essipong stadium, Sekondi.

Kessben looked invincible going into the game with only a defeat in nine outings and at home, it appeared victory was only a matter of cause, but obviously, Chelsea who were only a point adrift the Sekondi-based team had different ideas.

Emmanuel Banahene's lone goal was all the visitor's required to go two points clear at the top of the standings.

On a weekend that Accra Hearts of Oak could not even manage a point from Liberty Professionals, as they missed a penalty and squandered chances, Kessben obviously had the advantage of solidifying their hold with the advantage of a late kickoff.

At least, Chelsea's lead remains intact until next Sunday when they visit Ebusua Dwarfs at Cape Coast who lost by a lone goal to B.A Stars in Sunyani.

In Accra, Hearts could not maintain their brilliant form that ditched Asante Kotoko in Kumasi. The Phobians were poor in a game they missed from the spot as they messed up opportunities and lost through a late goal to visiting Liberty Professionals who badly required all points to lift themselves above the relegation demarcation. Defending league champions, Aduana took advantage of Kotoko's poor form to hand the Porcupine Warriors their third straight loss in three weeks.

Kotoko has thus lost four times this season and a lift against the Herbert Addo team was what they badly required to inspire confidence in their huge following after their crestfallen defeat against Hearts only a week earlier in Kumasi.

This defeat was even made bitter because it was a brace from former Hearts player, Bernard Don Bortey that sent Kotoko seven points behind leaders, Chelsea.

Wa All Stars took a point off New Edubiase while King Faisal took all three points against struggling debutants, Tudu Mighty Jets in a game that the latter could have gotten a point judging from their show in the second half.

Mid-table occupants, Kpando Heart of Lions did the dreadful in Berekum w here they picked a point off Arsenal at the dreaded Golden City Park.

In Tamale, visiting Ashgold worsened Real Tamale United (RTU)'s plight by pushing a bitter pill down their throat with a lone strike.