Hearts of Oak coach Slavko Matic has heaped praise on his young players following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nsoatreman FC on match week nine of the Ghana Premier League.
Kwadwo Obeng Jnr. scored the only goal of the match in the 54th after he got on the end of a goalkeeping howler to pounce home.
The win takes Hearts of Oak to the second spot with 16 points, while Nsoatreman FC lie 7th on the league table with 13 points.
"Congratulations for the young players. They show again attitude, amazing character. I think the better team won today," coach Matic said after the game.
''No, players match, players deserve this win," he added.
Hearts of Oak are only three points behind leaders Aduana Stars who inflicted a 1-0 defeat on Great Olympics in Sogakope.
The Phobians will take on Bechem United in their next match on Sunday, January 01, 2023.
Slavko Matic replaced Samuel Boadu after a slow start to the season.