Hearts of Oak Ladies hit five as Samartex end Police Ladies’ perfect start in Southern Zone

Matchday 4 of the Women’s Premier League Southern Zone produced plenty of drama, with Hearts of Oak Ladies hitting five goals and FC Samartex Ladies ending Police Ladies’ perfect start.

Hearts of Oak Ladies were in fine form, beating Epiphany Warriors 5-0. Mabel Doe Maatey was the star, scoring a hat-trick in the 7th, 51st and 83rd minutes, with Fati Ibrahim scoring in the 46th minute and Felicity Antwi adding the fifth in the 58th minute.

FC Samartex Ladies recorded the biggest upset of the day, beating previously unbeaten Police Ladies 1-0. Linda Sarpong scored the only goal in the 24th minute to hand Police Ladies their first defeat of the season and end their three-game winning run.

Somanya Rootz Sistaz recorded their first win of the season with a 4-1 win over Jonina Ladies. Janet Zikpi scored twice in the 1st and 31st minutes, with Nuratu Iddrisu scoring in the 40th minute and Christiana Ashiaku adding the fourth in the 43rd minute. Emmanuella Yeboah scored for Jonina Ladies in the 61st minute.

Army Ladies also recorded their first win of the season, beating Ladystrikers 2-0. Mariama Foriwaa gave Army the lead in the 21st minute, before Linda Achiaa sealed the win in the 90+3rd minute.

Hasaacas Ladies maintained their unbeaten start with a 2-1 win over Immigration Ladies. Milot Abena Pokuaa gave Hasaacas the lead in the 15th minute, with Margaret Amankwaa’s own goal in the 8th minute also counting for the hosts. Dorcas Adams scored for Immigration Ladies in the 75th minute.

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