Fresh from their Super Clash conquest of Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak walked out of the tunnel on the University of Ghana Stadium, going through Berekum Chelsea with renewed optimism.

Conned by means of final week’s gutsy efficiency within the over Asante Kotoko, the lovers grew to become up of their numbers, too, anticipating a win.

When Martin Karikari examined Chelsea keeper Eric Ofori-Antwi moments after Wayo ignored his move by means of a whisker, it gave the impression Hearts would do the entirety to win.

The first ten mins bolstered that trust amongst lovers. Half possibilities, a couple of photographs at objective, and just right saves.

But as the sport improved, optimism gave technique to anxiousness.

These weren’t Britain’s generals from the Falklands War, however the publish stressful tension dysfunction (PTSD) amongst Hearts lovers used to be simply as robust.

You may even contact it if you happen to dared to. But there have been moments of hope, too.

Ten mins earlier than the destroy, Baba Adamu’s effort used to be cleared at the objective line by means of Seidu Mohammed. Then in the second one part, Mawuli Wayo ignored two golden possibilities; first, firing broad from a counterattack, and every other at the objective line.

What that 2nd leave out did used to be heighten fan PTSD to never-before-seen ranges.

And so it used to be that Hearts, like a condemned guy going through the executioner’s block, took a gradual, painful stroll in opposition to inevitable demise – a draw.

The draw leaves Hearts inside 5 issues of league leaders Medeama S.C., however a better take a look at their numbers does no longer encourage hope within the identify race.

Sunday’s draw with Chelsea way Hearts have now failed to attain in 11 in their 23 suits this season.

It is a document they percentage with Berekum Chelsea, Young Apostles, and Holy Stars.

Only Hohoe United (12) and Eleven Wonders (13) have failed to attain in additional video games.

In distinction, their identify opponents have best failed to attain in 6 (Kotoko), Medeama (4), and (9) Gold Stars.

In phrases of objectives scored and suits gained, Hearts are nonetheless at the back of their contemporaries. Defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars have gained essentially the most video games by means of any workforce (13), adopted by means of league leaders Medeama (12), whilst Hearts, Kotoko, and Aduana are all on 10 wins.

With 16 objectives scored in 23 suits, Hearts are the least potent within the identify race. Medeama (32), Kotoko (30), and Gold Stars (25) have all scored extra objectives than the Phobians.

So, whilst it’s true that objectives are at a top class within the Ghana Premier League, others have confirmed that it may be accomplished.

Hearts are simply no longer just right at discovering the again of the web.

In reality, best Eleven Wonders (14) have scored fewer objectives than Hearts of Oak within the league.

Hearts’ best saving grace, if any, is that they don’t concede both. That is why they have got gained as many video games as they have got drawn – 10. Their tally of 10 attracts is essentially the most by means of any workforce within the department.

Curiously, best two groups within the league have gained extra suits than Hearts – Medeama (2) and Gold Stars (3) have gained extra suits than the Phobians.

If best they might be able to transform stalemates into victories, they could but have an actual likelihood of successful the league.

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