Hearts beat Kotoko to open a three-point lead on top of the league table Accra Hearts of Oak is closer to breaking their 11-year trophy drought after beating arch-rivals Asante Kotoko 1-0 to move three points clear of the top of the table. A solitary strike from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh in the second half was enough for the Phobiansn who are at the verge of securing their 21st league title. Liberty Professionals moved out of the relegation zone with 2-0 victory against Inter Allies who are now destined for relegation as they are nine points away from safety. Goals from Simon Appiah and Bright Andoh gave the Scientific Soccer lads a comfortable victory for the Tampico Boys whose hopes for survival are very slim.