AshantiGold produced another impressive performance as they continued their steady climb out the drop zone after beating leaders Hearts of Oak 1-0 win at the Len Clay.

A Habib Mohammed strike handed the Miners all the spoils as they gradually pull away from the foot of the table with their fourth successive win.

Hearts have now seen their lead cut to nine points with nine games to go.

Asante Kotoko were 3-0 winners over Tema Youth at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Striker Alex Asamoah put Kotoko ahead in the first half from a spot kick in the 12th minute and doubled the lead the Porcupine Warriors’ lead when he scored his second of the afternoon in the second half.

Kotoko capped a good performance when Kojo Poku sealed victory with an 89th minute strike.

Heart of Lions jumped second after winning 2-0 in Wa over All Stars. Gladson Awako and Tanko Mohammed condemned the Blues to their second consecutive defeat.

Sekondi Eleven Wise shared the spoils with RTU in Tamale after a dramatic 1-1 drawn game at the Tamale Sports Stadium.

Kwaku Sarpong scored in the 30tyh minute to help Berekum Arsenals secure the bragging rights as they beat city rivals Chelsea 1-0 in a local derby at the Coronation Park.

Liberty professionals’ poor form was evident as the Ohene Djan Stadium where they could only draw goalless with All Blacks who are battling to avoid the drop.

At the Sekondi Sports Stadium, Hasaacas managed a 2-1 win over King Faisal.