Hearts of Oak Knocked Out of MTN FA Cup in Round of 16 After Penalty Loss to Golden Kick

Hearts of Oak were eliminated from the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to Division One side Golden Kick. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes, with both teams unable to break the deadlock in regular time.

In the penalty shootout, Golden Kick triumphed 4-3, despite missing their first spot kick. Hearts of Oak had their own struggles, with one of their penalties going wide, allowing the underdogs to secure the win and a spot in the quarterfinals.

The Phobians' performance was below expectations, especially after a 22-day break in the Ghana Premier League, which seemed to affect their match fitness. Additionally, Hearts of Oak were reduced to 10 men after midfielder Theophilus Collison was shown a red card in the second half, further hampering their efforts.

Golden Kick’s victory is a huge upset, with the Division One side now looking forward to the next round of the competition, while Hearts of Oak will turn their attention to their league campaign, where they still have the chance to secure silverware.