Hearts of Oak suffered a shocking elimination from the MTN FA Cup after falling to Division One League side Golden Kick on penalties in a dramatic clash on Sunday.
The Phobians, who had been out of competitive action for 22 days due to the suspension of the Ghana Premier League following the tragic passing of supporter Nana Pooley at Nsoatre, struggled to regain their momentum.
Their lack of match sharpness was evident as Golden Kick put up a strong fight, eventually forcing the game into a tense penalty shootout.
Despite missing their first spot-kick, Golden Kick remained composed and capitalized on Hearts of Oak’s errors, securing a 4-3 victory.
The Phobians’ woes deepened when midfielder Theophilus Collison received a red card in the second half, leaving them with ten men at a crucial moment in the match.
With this victory, Golden Kick advance to the quarter-finals, pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak must shift their focus to the league, which now stands as their only remaining opportunity to claim silverware this season.
