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Inter Allies defeated Accra Hearts of Oak 1-0 on Sunday in their first match of Matchday 3 at the Accra sports stadium. The result gives Inter Allies their first league win of the 2020/21 campaign.
A world-class Richmond Lamptey strike in ’61S t minute was all it took to seal the points against phobios.
Both played cautiously from behind and spread the ball up the wings looking for a chance to pounce on the loose balls, but Hearts of Oak seemed more determined and a joy to watch.
Hearts coach Edward Nii Odoom was forced to switch sides when he brought in Robert Sowah for the injured Nuru Sulley.
Kwadwo Obeng Junior, who clinched a double for Hearts of Oak against AshGold on Tuesday night, was joined by Abednego Tetteh in advance.
The allies played with discipline in the rear. They maintained their form through most stages of the game, thanks to Captain Hashmin Musah, Issah Ali, Fard Ibrahim and Desmond Abuga to keep Hearts of Oak’s attack at bay.
The Inter Allies scored, fifteen minutes after the break when midfielder Richmond Lamptey unleashed an all-time belter from 25 yards on the roof of the net for the first goal of the game that turned out to be the game’s winner.
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richard Attah was off his line and could also watch in anguish as the ball shot into the top corner.
The Allies could have added the second at the 75 minute mark, but Alex Aso, who had been made clear on goal, slipped into the area, leaving Hearts of Oak off the hook.
Inter Allies coach Henrikh Lehm brought in Collins Kudjoe, Michael Kporvi and Freeman Chauncy for Richard Acquaah, Alex Aso and Richmond Lamptey respectively.
The changes made them more stable and resilient in the dying embers of the game as Hearts of Oak continued to push for the tie.
Eric Dizan was later introduced to take the place of Abednego Tetteh. Abdul Manaf Umar also replaced Michelle Sarpong, but that was not enough to save the Phobians as the Inter Allies kept their cool to end the game.
Lamptey’s goal is the first goal of the season for Inter Allies, which has turned sterile in their first two games against Dreams FC and Karela United Football Club.
The Allies get their first win in 3 games, while the Hearts taste their first loss after two games, tying their first match 2-2 with AshantiGold.
Inter Allies midfielder Richmond Lamptey, whose goal made the difference between the two sides, was named NASCO Man of the match.
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