Asante Kotoko took revenge against Hearts of Oak after beating the runaway leaders 1-0 at the Ohene Djan Stadium on Sunday to somehow throw the title chase open again.

A second half header by midfielder Francis Coffie helped the Reds end their 16-year wait of recording a win against their rivals in Accra with the last victory coming in 1993 by the same scoreline.

The Phobians managed a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture in Kumasi in February but Kotoko's recovery under coach Herbert Addo has given them a faint hope of defending their title with eight games left to play for.

Despite the win, Kotoko are yet to break into the top four but their performance against the leaders is expected to boost their resolve as they head into midweek.

However while the Phobians dropped vital points, second placed Heart of Lions failed to take advantage as they were held to a goalless draw at home by Chelsea.

King Faisal would also rue their missed chances after drawing 1-1 with AshantiGold at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

Bashiru Osman put Faisal in the lead after 21 minutes but Abdul Aziz got the equalizer for the Miners in the 61st minute.

There was another drawn game at the Sekondi Sports Stadium where All Stars picked a point off Eleven Wise in a match which ended goalless.

Kessben FC beat 10-man Liberty Professionals 2-1 at the Anane Boateng Park while in Berekum, Arsenals produced another strong home performance to beat bottom placed Sporting Mirren 1-0.

Real Tamale United were beaten 3-0 by Tema Youth at the Tema Park. And in Swedru, Gamba All Blacks won 2-1 over Hasaacas.