On Monday at Cape Coast Stadium, the Phobians suffered their first loss under the Serbian coach in matchday 10 games.
Bechem United took a well-earned 2-0 lead with the goals from Cephas Mantey and Hafiz Konkoni in the 7th and 12th minutes, respectively.
Hearts did manage to get a goal back in the 95th minute thanks to Robert Addo Sowah, but United managed to hold on and secure the victory.
Matic comments after the game that although being unhappy in the defeat, he was delighted with his team's reaction to giving up two goals so quickly.
"The entire squad didn't want this outcome. We conceded the first half to the opposition due to our errors, but I'm happy because the players shown fantastic grit, he told the club website.
They were never defeated. They displayed a really positive attitude. Keep trying, he said.
Hearts of Oak will play Tamale City on Saturday at 15:00 GMT in an attempt to go back to winning ways as they currently lie in fifth place with 16 points.
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Chairman of the Black Galaxies management committee Dr. Tony Aubynn stated, "We are committed to taking home the trophy."
Dr. Tony Aubynn, the head of the Black Galaxies management committee, has reaffirmed the team's commitment to winning the CHAN in 2023.
It will be Ghana's first time since 2014 when they are vying for the title.
The players from their home countries traveled to Algeria after spending 18 days camping in Egypt.
The squad triumphed over Al Ahly and the U-20 team from Egypt.
In their last practices before the event, Annor Walker and his team will face Mozambique and Algeria.
Dr. Aubynn, in an interview, reaffirmed that the playing body is committed to winning the trophy.
We are committed to taking home the trophy, he declared.
"This is the team's longest period of preparation, and the players are committed to uphold the nation's honor as well as their own.
We simply need to remain concentrated and deliver, he continued.
Ghana was placed in Group C with Sudan, Madagascar, and Morocco.
The competition is slated to begin on January 13 and end on February 3.
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