It was the perfect weekend for Hearts of Oak who continued their fine form against Berekum Chelsea.

The Phobians recorded their fifth consecutive win becoming the first team to reach that remarkable feat this season.

Knowing that three points will take them top, Samuel Boadu’s men came out of the tunnel motivated against Chelsea.

Two first half goals from Benjamin Afutu and Kwadwo Obeng Jnr was enough to ensure Hearts extend their lead at the top to two points.

Asante Kotoko, who went into this matchday neck and neck with Hearts, fell at a familiar ground once again.

It’s now been 11 attempts to beat Aduana Stars in Dormaa without any success.

A goalless draw which in effect helped neither teams.

Medeama failed to capitalise as they were demolished in Accra by Inter Allies.

The Mauve and Yellows needed all three points to stay within the title race, but defeat now leaves them six points behind.

Inter Allies were clinical in the final moments of the game scoring three goals in the last 20 minutes of the game.

The win leaves the Eleven is to One boys just three points from safety.

Medeama have now won just four points from their last five games; losing three games.

Great Olympics and Karela also missed out on an early opportunity on Friday to close the gap at the top.

Karela took the lead through Diawisie Taylor who scored his 16th goal of the season.

However, Samuel Ashie-Quaye restored parity on the stroke of halftime.

There were twists in the relegation battle as Legon Cities and Eleven Wonders picked up crucial away wins.

The Royals completed the league double over AshantiGold courtesy a goal from Issaka Mohammed in Obuasi.

The win sends Legon Cities into the top half of the season for the first time this season.

Eleven Wonders claimed all three points after a late goal from Samuel Boakye against King Faisal.

The victory in the six-pointer game moves the Wonder boys out of the relegation zone as the Insha Allah boys fall back in.

In other results, Bechem United were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Elmina Sharks.

WAFA needed a late own goal to defeat Ebusua Dwarfs 2-1 at home.

Liberty came from behind to pick up three crucial points against Dreams FC at home in their fight for safety.