Hearts of Oak win to give new coach Mohammed Polo a dream start as they win away on keep the pressure on the top.

The Phobians defeated Ebusua Dwarfs 1-0 at the Robert Mensah Stadium to hold onto their second spot as the Premier League returned on Sunday after a two-week break.

And it was Thomas Abbey who scored the match winner in the first half to hand Polo a fine start in his first premiership coaching job.

The ex-Ghana and Hearts of Oak was handed the reigns following the sacking of David Duncan, amid agitation from a section of the supporters.

But with one win to his credit, Polo seems to have gotten off to a great start as the Phobians try to unseat rivals, Asante Kotoko, who lead the standings and have opened a four-point gap.