Accra Hearts of Oak were given a rude awakening when they were made to fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Liberty Professionals in their grand finale of the maiden GHALCA Top Four competition at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday.

The match which also served as a warmer for Hearts as they prepare to take on Stade Malien of Mali in their first round first leg of this year's Champions League elimination series witnessed some bizarre decisions by class one referee P.K Azizah from Tema.

He awarded two controversial spot kicks, one to each side and capped his unusual refereeing with a harsh sending off of Ablade Morgan of Liberty. Irate fans roared at the Ghana League Club officials, organisers of the match, and forced them to present the trophy to Hearts after they (GHALCA) had wanted to reschedule the match.

Hearts and Liberty occupied the first and second positions respectively on seven points each after the four-team league but instead of Hearts being presented with the trophy for its superior goals, GHALCA officials decided to pair the two for a decider apparently to raise money.

The vociferous Hearts fans insisted that since the club had originally won the league, there was no need for a replay. Liberty started the match on a strong note as they drew rings around the Phobians and were awarded a doubtful fourth minute penalty after referee Azizah misjudged Hassan Mohammed harmless tackle which was converted by Papa Arko.

Liberty did not relent after the goal as they continued to pile up pressure on Hearts whose midfield found it difficult to deal with the fast play of Liberty. Hearts found their rhythm and pushed forward in a bid to equalise but unfortunately created loopholes at the rear, which Liberty exploited in the 21st minute when Jonathan Quartey latched unto a ball to run for about 20 meters before slotting the ball beyond advancing goalkeeper James Nanor.

The match witnessed a second half revival for the Phobians as they took control of the game. Charles Taylor had the first chance in the 47th minute but over elaboration found his shot hitting the side net after he went past Cudjoe Addo in post for Liberty. Hearts were given a further boost in the 50th minute when Ablade Morgan who had just come on in the second half was shown the red card for high foot tackle on Hassan Mohammed to give Hearts a numerical advantage.

In the 67th minute, referee Azizah appeased Hearts fans with an equally controversial penalty, which was scored by Benard Don Bortey and Charles Taylor made amends for his earlier miss when he blasted home a pass from Adjah Tetteh in the 75th minute to pull level.