Chauncy Freeman’s first-half winner seals FA Cup progress for Heart of Lions

Heart of Lions edged Hohoe United 1-0 in a hard-fought FA Cup encounter, with an early strike proving enough to separate the sides.​Chauncy Freeman settled the contest in the 14th minute, timing his run perfectly to meet a clever through ball before calmly slotting past the onrushing goalkeeper. The goal arrived after a bright opening from the hosts, but once in front, the Lions grew in confidence and began to dictate the tempo, pressing intelligently and keeping their defensive shape compact.​Hohoe United responded with spells of pressure, forcing the Heart of Lions backline to stay switched on, yet the visitors protected their lead with disciplined defending and assured goalkeeping whenever danger loomed. In midfield, Lions showed composure, recycling possession and slowing the game down at key moments to frustrate the hosts and quieten the home crowd.​As the final whistle blew, the narrow scoreline reflected a mature cup performance built on early ruthlessness and late resilience.Heart of Lions will now turn their attention to league duties, as they prepare to host Karela United on November 30th, eager to carry this winning momentum into their next home assignment.