Hearts of Oak failed to keep the pressure at the top after drawing goalless against Bechem United on Sunday in a late kick off game.

The Phobians who before kick off were seven point adrift leaders, Asante Kotoko could only pick a point at the Accra Sports Stadium.

And the draw now leaves them six points off their rivals, who won comfortably against Liberty Professionals at home.

Hearts will rue another missed opportunity against the side battling with relegation after drawing 0-0 in the reverse game in the first round fixture.