Hohoe United boosted their survival hopes in the Ghana Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Samartex 1996 at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of Kekeli Attors decisive strike early in the second half.After earning a credible point away to Aduana FC last week, the hosts carried confidence into the encounter but were made to work for all three points against a Samartex side chasing a top-four finish.The first half was evenly contested, with both teams probing cautiously and struggling to create clear-cut chances.Samartex enjoyed spells of possession but found the Hohoe backline disciplined and compact.The breakthrough arrived three minutes after the restart. A swift attacking move saw the ball worked into the path of Kekeli Attor, who kept his composure to fire past the goalkeeper in the 48th minute, sending the home fans into wild celebrations. It proved to be the games defining moment.Samartex pushed forward in search of an equaliser, committing numbers in attack, but Hohoe defended resolutely and remained dangerous on the counter.The Timber Giants recent struggles on the road resurfaced as they failed to break down their determined hosts.The victory marks a significant boost for Hohoe as they attempt to climb out of the relegation zone, while Samartexs title ambitions suffer a setback in the race at the top.
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