Defending MTN FA Cup champions, Accra Hearts of Oak dug deep to record an 8-7 penalty win over Elmina Sharks to seal a Quarterfinals slot on Sunday.

The game played at the Accra Sports Stadium ended a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

The Phobians took the lead on the 31st minute through Isaac Mensah after he connected a corner from Sulley Muntari in the 31st minute.

The host maintained their lead till the blast of the first half whistle.

Back from recess, Elmina Sharks came really strong in the second half and eventually got the equalizer in just two minutes from the break, kind courtesy Ishmael Antwi.

Ishmael Antwi made it 1-2 for Elmina Sharks on the 77th minute after his feeble shot went passed Richmond Ayi.

Hearts were awarded a penalty in added time after Patrick Razak was brought down in the penalty box.

Kofi Kordzi stepped and converted nicely to get Hearts of Oak back on level.

The Rainbow club join the likes of Bechem, Aduana, Dreams FC, Skyy FC and Kotoku Royals in the next stage of the competition.