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    GPL: Hearts of Oak player clashes with referee after Kotoko defeat [Video]

    Hearts of Oak players clash with referee after controversial disallowed goal as Kotoko wins 1-0, ending 50-year November jinx in GPL Super Clash.

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    GPL: Hearts of Oak player clashes with referee after Kotoko defeat [Video]

    Tensions boiled over at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday as Hearts of Oak players confronted referee Reginald Collins Amoah following their 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko in a fiery Ghana Premier League Super Clash.

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    The post-match confrontation was sparked by a controversial disallowed goal that could have levelled the score for the Phobians. Hussiene Adams was seen aggressively approaching the referee, reflecting the frustration and anger of the Hearts squad.

    Match Recap

    Kotoko broke their 50-year November jinx over Hearts of Oak thanks to Morifin Donzo’s composed first-half penalty. Kotoko dominated early, controlling possession and creating chances, while Hearts struggled to settle. After halftime, Hearts pressed hard and appeared to have scored a late equaliser, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

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    The decision triggered intense frustration on the pitch and ultimately led to the post-match clash with the referee.

    Despite Hearts’ spirited comeback attempts, Kotoko’s disciplined defence and counter-attacks secured the historic 1-0 victory. The win not only earned Kotoko three points but also ended decades of November disappointment against their arch-rivals.

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    Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers news, sports, politics and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.

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