MTN FA Cup R16: Record holders Hearts of Oak suffer shocking elimination

Premier League giants Hearts of Oak suffered a shocking exit from the MTN FA Cup at the Round of 16 stage on Sunday evening.

The record holders of the tournament were surprisingly eliminated by Division One side Golden Kick after a dramatic penalty shootout. After a goalless draw in regulation time, Golden Kick held their nerve in the shootout to win 4-3 to qualify for the quarter finals of the competition.

Video: Golden Kick vs Hearts of Oak penalty shootout

The 2000 CAF Champions League winners had their woes deepened when defensive midfielder, Theophilus Collison was sent off in the second half.

In other results, former FA Cup champions Medeama SC were also eliminated, losing 4-2 on penalties to Division One side PAC Academy after a 1-1 draw at the Tarkwa TNA Park.

Elsewhere, Berekum Chelsea produced a commanding 4-1 victory over Division One club Northern City. The former FA Cup winners showed their class, dispatching their lower-tier opponents with ease to book a quarterfinal spot.

Bechem United secured a hard-fought victory at Techiman Liberty and True Democracy beat Nania on penalties after a 1-1 draw and Karela United beat Young Apostles.

Full time results

Medeama SS 1-1 PAC Academy

PAC Academy won 4-2 on penalties Shootout)

True Democracy 1-1 Nania FC

True Democracy win 5-4 on penalties

Karela Utd 1-0 Young Apostles FC

Berekum Chelsea 4-1 Northern City

Golden Kick 0-0 Hearts of Oak

Golden Kicks FC won 4-3 on penalties

Techiman Liberty 0-0 Bechem Utd

Bechem won 4-3 on penalties