Kotoko use Hearts to celebrate Christmas

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has beaten their arch-rivals to lift the President’s Cup for the sixth time.

The Porcupine Warriors had to come from behind to beat the Phobians at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi after going down in the 36th minute.

Kordji gave Hearts the lead from the penalty spot after Empem Dacosta’s handball in the 18-yard box.

Kotoko controlled the game and in the 45 + 1 minute, Hearts’ Mohammed Alhassan attempt to clear the ball resulted in an own goal.

In the 58th minute, Keita came in for Ameyaw and six minutes later, his header gave Kotoko the 2-1 lead lift the trophy.

Hearts finished the game with 10 men after Robert Addo was shown the red card after getting two yellow cards in the 91^st minute.

by: Nana Asabere