Medeama SC moved one point clear at the top of the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks, while Hearts of Oak climbed to second after a convincing victory against Heart of Lions.

Kingsley Braye scored the only goal in the 38th minute at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, securing all three points for the defending champions. Medeama now have 21 points from 10 matches and remain unbeaten at home this season.

Hearts of Oak produced one of the day’s most emphatic performances, defeating Heart of Lions with John Antwi scoring twice.

Ransford Mensah put the Phobians ahead after only two minutes. Antwi then doubled their advantage with a composed finish from a well-worked set-piece routine.

The experienced forward completed his brace two minutes after half-time, confirming a convincing win and moving Hearts of Oak into second place.

Asante Kotoko suffered late heartbreak as Berekum Chelsea came from behind to win 2-1 at Golden City Park.

Adam Inusah gave the Porcupine Warriors the lead from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, but Zackaria Fuseini equalised five minutes later. Yussif Bayanalabe completed the turnaround by scoring in the 90+1st minute.

The result leaves Kotoko 10th, while Berekum Chelsea rise to ninth.

Bechem United also scored late to preserve their perfect home record, beating FC Samartex 1996 2-1 at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

Augustine Okrah opened the scoring in the 39th minute before Gabriel Osei brought the Timber Giants level after the interval. Substitute Dennis Modzaka then struck deep into stoppage time to give the Hunters a fifth successive home league victory.

FC AshantiGold 04 and Bibiani GoldStars were held to goalless draws at home by Young Apostles and Aduana FC respectively.

AshantiGold extended their unbeaten league run at Len Clay Stadium to 20 matches, although they could not find a way past a resilient Young Apostles side.

At Dun's Park, GoldStars failed to turn their opportunities into goals against Aduana. The visitors also had a goal disallowed for offside.

Port City returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars, Francis Gyetuah scoring the decisive goal in the 65th minute.

The win lifted the debutants to third on 18 points, three behind leaders Medeama. Basake Holy Stars have now lost three matches in a row.

Dreams FC remain bottom after allowing a late lead to slip in a 1-1 home draw with debutants Debibi United.

Bernard Kokonu converted a 71st-minute penalty to put the Believers ahead, but Kwadwo Obeng Jnr equalised in the 91st minute to earn the visitors a point. Dreams have seven points from 10 matches.