Hearts of Oak put up an inspired performance to move joint-top with Asante Kotoko on Sunday after winning at home. The Phobians proved too strong for 10-man AshantiGold as they finished 3-2 winners at the Accra Sports Stadium. Douglas Nkrumah put Hearts in front after 34 minutes from the spot as the Phobians entered the break 1-0 up. Back from recess, Mahatma Otoo doubled the scoring for the home side before Mohammed Yakubu pulled one back for AshantiGold. The Miners were reduced to ten men after John Ashong was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 74 minute. Hearts scored their third goal with eight minutes remaining before Yakubu got the consolation in injury time. The win lifts Hearts to second as they are level on points with rivals, Kotoko on the standings ahead of the mid-week matches. Kotoko draw Asante Kotoko could only settle for a point at home as they kicked off the New Year in a rather unconvincing manner in the Glo Premier League. The Porcupine Warriors drew goalless with visiting Aduana Stars and see their lead at the summit cut as rivals, Hearts of Oak are now level on points with two matches to end the first round. Ahmed Toure's absence from the team appeared to have robbed Asante Kotoko off the much needed finishing as Nathaniel Asamoah could not go past the resolute display at the back by Aduana. Defending league champions on the low Berekum Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw in Wa by All Stars on Sunday as they drop out of the top four in the Glo Premier League. The result leaves Chelsea chasing their first win after a winless run of five successive games. Chelsea's last win came on match-day-8 of the competition and the champions would savour a point from Wa after a defender had to clear the ball off the line in the final minutes against All Stars. They return to the Golden City Park for the midweek derby with Berekum Arsenals. Other results Arsenals......0 - 3.....Heart of Lions Wassaman U....1 - 1.....Tema Youth Dwarfs........0 - 3.....Liberty Mighty Jets...3 - 0.....Bechem United Edubiase FC...1 - 0.....Medeama SC