Thriller War in Education City; Ghana defeats struggling South Korea (3-2)…

Doha ∙ Ghana, who lost 3-2 to the powerful Portugal despite struggling at Stadium 974 the other day, beat South Korea by the same score after a few days at Education City Stadium! With South Korea far ahead in possession and passing, Ghana were able to take advantage of their opportunities. Mohamed Kuduz scored a brace for Ghana. Kudus’ goals were in the 34th and 68th minutes. Their first goal was scored by Mohamed Salisu (24). Sung Cho Gue (58, 61) also scored a brace for South Korea.

In the first half of the match dominated by South Korea, Ghana led by two goals to none. At the same time, the referee blew the final whistle before taking the corner kick awarded to South Korea in the last minute of injury time of the match. The referee gave a red card to the South Korean coach who reacted against this.

After losing to Portugal in the first match, Ghana got three points with this win. South Korea’s only point was a draw against Uruguay in the first match. Ghana will face Uruguay and South Korea will face Portugal in the match on December 2.

∙ The way the goals came

Ghana first goal: Ghana took the lead against the run of play while the South Korean players were at their best in attack. The first goal was a mistake by their defense in clearing Ghana’s Jordan Ayew’s high cross into the South Korean box. Mohamed Salisu’s left-footed shot hit the South Korean net after catching the ball. Score 1–0.

Ghana 2nd goal: 10 minutes after the first goal, Ghana scored the second goal. The second goal was a continuation of Ghana’s progress centered on the left wing. The Korean players rose to defend when Jordan Ayew lifted the ball into the South Korean box from the left wing outside the box. Muhammad Qudoos headed the ball into the box just as quickly as it passed through the South Koreans’ defense and into the box. Score 2–0.

South Korea’s first goal: South Korea scored the first goal in the 58th minute of the match after Ghana’s two-goal lead despite a good performance in the first half. The first goal was a series of frantic attacks by the South Koreans into the Ghana box. Sung Cho Gue’s smashing header from a cross that Lee Kang-in lofted into the Ghana box after a breakthrough from the left wing. Ghana goalkeeper Atti Sigi’s defense and the ball into the net. Score 1–2.

South Korea Second Goal: South Korea scored the second goal before and after the first goal. This time too, a brilliant cross flew into the Ghana box and paved the way for the goal. After South Korea’s progress, the ball was once again from the left wing into the Ghana box. Sung Cho Gue’s bullet header from Kim Jin Su’s lofted ball. The ball bounced off the goalkeeper and pierced the net. Score 2–2.

Ghana 3rd goal: South Korea’s equalizer lasted just seven minutes. Mohamed Kuduz scored the second goal for Ghana and was once again their savior. Gideon Mensah turned the ball into the box parallel to the South Korean post after the left-wing movement. Although Inaki Williams’ attempt to guide the ball towards the goal failed, the ball was waiting for Kudus. Without wasting a second, Kudus curled the ball into the left corner of the South Korean box. Score 3–2.

English Summary:  South Korea vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 Live