Follow the LIVE play-by-play of the semi final clash of the 2017 MTN FA Cup between Wa All Stars and Accra Hearts of Oak on GHANAsoccernet.com from the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
14:25'- Hearts will miss Vincent Atinga for this game following his Black Stars call up. Inusah Musah returns to fill the void.
14: 30'- Game will start in 30 minutes. Let's swiftly take a look at the line ups of both sides
01'- Hello good afternoon and welcome to the live coverage of the semi final clash of the 2017 MTN FA Cup between Accra Hearts of Oak and Wa All Stars at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
05'- Brilliant exchanges from both sides but none yet to threaten the other
10'- Free kick for Hearts. A nice curler sent in but Wa All Stars defend well.
13'- Wa All Stars attacking, nice drive by Tofick Razak but Asare couldn't follow up on the rebound. He restarts game
16'- Foul for Wa All Stars as Tofick Razak is whacked by Malik Akowuah. Temporal hold up
18'- Free kick for Wa All Stars. Dangerous position for Hearts but Ben Mensah faces no problem in saving the ball. Hearts restart attack
20' Hearts attacking. Tawiah send a long one back to Inusah in defence to keep possession but Gnagne hits the ball away ambitiously
22'- Wa All Stars attacking but Asare delays attack until Andoh is flagged offside. Incredible delay from Asare.
25'- Throw in for Wa All Stars. Tofick sends a long one in but goalkeeper Ben Mensah parries the ball away colliding with Robin Gnagne in the process. Temporal hold up.
We are approachingthe half hour mark and the game is still barren
27'- Corner for Wa All Stars as Robin Gnagne clears a dangerous ball. Taken, ball headed away by Malik. Hearts of Oak on the counter but Hafiz Adam blocks what could have been a dangerous attack for the Phobians
30'- Great move by Cobbina. Takes on his marker, dribbles Hafiz but Tofick blocks the final delivery.
31'- GOAL!!! Patrick Razak puts Hearts of Oak in from with a beautiful strike after Thomas Abbey set him up. Hearts leading now.
42'- Hearts still tormenting the Wa All Stars goal area but ball booted away by Tofick Razak
44'- Wa All Stars on the break but Asare brought down by Fatawu Mohammed. Foul for Wa All Stars
45'- Dangerous position for Hearts as Wa All Stars win a free kick. A replay of the tackle shows how cynical it was. Bookable in my opinion.
45+1'- Game breaks for recess. Hearts leading by now. Not the best of games. Both sides have not been too ambitious. Not many chances have been created. Fans have not been entertained, pace of the game is slow and players yet to show massive determination. We'll be back after 15 minutes!
46'- Welcome back
47'-; Gme promises to be electrifying this tin with the tempo of the game changing.
48'- Dangerous tackle from Thomas Abbey on Kevin Andoh. Wondering why the referee still struggles to put his hand in his pocket
50'- Great drive from Tofick but Ben Mensah has no problem in dealing with the ball.
52'- GOAL!!! Kwame Kizito doubles the lead for Hearts. Wa All Stars in trouble now.
55'- Hearts dominating possession now. The fans are now coming alive
57'- Great swivel by Patrick Razak, turns two defenders inside out but misses the post by inches. Beautiful skills
64'- Wa All Stars SUB: Samuel Atta Mensah comes on for Kevin Andoh who is forced out by injury.
66'- Razak brought down, Nuttal unhappy but referee could only give a infringement. No card
67'- Referee ignores penalty calls as Patrick Razak is sandwiched between two defenders of Wa All Stars.
68'- GOAL!!! Atta Mensah reduces the tally for Wa All Stars after coming on from the bench. Wa All Stars back in the game. Robin Gnagne fails to trap the ball leaving Atta Mensah with no option than to score. 2- 1 now!
74'- Hearts SUB: Joshua Otoo comes on for Thomas Abbey as Hearts look to re-energise thir defence
76'- YELLOW CARD: Wahidu Mumuni booked for a bad tackle on Malik Akowuah
76'- Wa All Stars SUB: Kwaku Essuandzi comes off for Kingsley Osei
78'- Hearts SUB: Cosmos Dauda comes on for Kwame Kizito
79'- YELLOW CARD: Nasiru Moro booked for landing a dangerous one on Malik Akowuah.
85'- YELLOW CARD: Wa All Stars 32-shirted, Kingsley Osei guy booked for a tackle on Tawiah.
88' Wa All Stars coach complaining bitterly about officiating.
88'- HEARTS SUB: Patrick Razak makes way for Daniel Kordie
3' added on after 90' regulation time.
93'- Hearts skipper limps off the pitch but the fans are in ecstatic moods. Hearts are in the finals. Game over!
FT- Wa All Stars 1-2 Hearts of Oak: Not the best of games but Hearts laugh best. A goal each from Patrick Razak and Kwame Kizito sees the Phobians cruising to the finals of the competition despite Atta Mensah pulling one back for Wa All Stars. Hearts are already in Tamale waiting for either Kotoko or Medeama SC.
Brace up for the second game at exactly 18:00GMT
By: Sheikh Tophic Sienu @desheikh1 on twitter