The Easter Sunday round of Glo Premier League matches produced exciting results but the match-day-25 games failed to really alter the standings.
Hearts of Oak’s hopes of a successfully defending the title was given a major boost at the Phobians moved back into second place and are now three points adrift the leaders.
Douglas Nkrumah’s close range tap-in was enough to keep the Phobians back in the hunt as they defeated Aduana Stars 1-0 at the Ohene Djan Stadium.
Leaders, AshantiGold needed a late penalty to claim all three points against Kessben FC in their 2-1 win at the Len Clay Stadium.
Frederick Quayson scored from the spot after Kessben FC had cancelled out Aminu Mohammed’s opener for the Miners.
Great start for stand-in Asante Kotoko coach, Johnson Smith as the Porcupine Warriors notched their first win after five matches.
Kotoko beat Real Tamale United 1-0 at the Tamale Sports Stadium with substitute Kwabena Yaro scoring the game’s only goal.
Heart of Lions roared loudest at the Kpando Park where they defeated All Stars 2-1 to move up to fourth place as the Wa-based drop to fifth.
Great Olympics managed to share the spoils with Liberty Professionals at the Carl Reindorf Park in a game which ended 1-1. Morou Zakari put Liberty in the lead on 52 minutes before striker James Abban grabbed a the equalizer for Olympics.
Berekum Arsenals made matters worse for relegation candidates Eleven Wise at the Golden City Park where the Gunners won 2-1.
King Faisal moved up to 7th on the table after beating Beechem Chelsea 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Hasaacas still fret with relegation after losing 1-0 at home to New Edubiase courtesy an Eric Fordjour strike three minutes away from regulation time.
The Sekondi-based side can continue to hold out some hope of remaining in the premier league next season with five matches to go.