Abdulai Gazale, head coach of Basake Holy Stars Soccer Membership, attributed his workforce’s shock 1-0 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Membership to the latter’s underestimation of his aspect.
Holy Stars made a exceptional debut within the Ghana Premier League, defeating Hearts of Oak on the Accra Sports activities Stadium, because of Prince Tweneboah’s second-minute aim.
Regardless of Hearts of Oak dominating possession (69% to 31%), they did not equalize, squandering a number of scoring alternatives, significantly from set items.
Having completed twelfth and 14th within the earlier two seasons, Hearts of Oak confronted immense strain to carry out this season, making their opening-match loss much more disappointing.
In a post-match interview, Gazale, a former assistant coach at Kumasi Asante Kotoko, revealed that Hearts of Oak’s complacency performed a major position of their defeat.
“They underrated us. I noticed feedback on their flyer, saying we must always come and gather objectives. If you happen to disrespect your opponents, they may self-discipline you.”
Hearts play Kpando Coronary heart of Lions subsequent on September 15 at Kpando; Lions drew 1-1 with Aduana Stars in Dormaa Ahenkro.
