Hearts of Oak left it late to secure all three points against Vision FC, with Asmah coming off the bench to settle a closely contested Week Seven encounter at the Nii Adjei Kraku Complex in Tema on Saturday.
The match appeared destined for a goalless draw before the 23-year-old capitalised on a loose clearance inside the penalty area and fired home with his left foot four minutes from time.
It was a decisive moment in a game short on clear-cut chances, with both sides struggling to find a breakthrough for much of the afternoon.
The victory marks another positive step for Hearts, who followed up their narrow win over Port City with another hard-fought result as they look to build momentum after an inconsistent start to the campaign.
Chances were limited in a game largely dominated by midfield battles, with Hearts enjoying slightly more possession while Vision threatened more frequently in front of goal.
Hearts goalkeeper Benjamin Asare proved particularly important in the second half, producing an excellent save to deny the hosts and keep his side in the contest.
That intervention ultimately helped set the stage for Asmah’s late heroics.
When the opportunity arrived, the substitute showed composure to take advantage of Vision’s defensive mistake, giving Hearts a valuable win in a fixture where neither side had managed to establish clear superiority.
For Vision, the defeat will be difficult to take after a competitive display in which they created opportunities but failed to turn them into goals.
The result takes Hearts level on points with Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama, who are due to face Samartex on Sunday. Hearts are guaranteed to finish the weekend in second place.
The Phobians will now look to carry their improved form into their next match, when they host Basake Holy Stars.
Vision FC, meanwhile, must regroup before their next fixture against Dreams FC as they seek a response to another frustrating result.
With the season still in its early stages, Asmah’s late strike could prove an important moment for Hearts as they attempt to establish themselves among the leading contenders.
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