Fifa World Cup: Results and reaction from day eigh
South Korea and Ghana meet in Group H of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar today.
Each side is seeking a first win at this unique winter edition of the tournament, with South Korea having held Uruguay to a promising 0-0 draw in their opening game, while Ghana put in a spirited performance as they came up narrowly short against Portugal, who emerged 3-2 victors over the Black Stars.
A win here for South Korea, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, would put them in a strong position to qualify for the knockouts, with a tie against Portugal to come. Meanwhile, Ghana have more work to do but would keep themselves in with a shot at advancing if they were to win today. Of course, the outcome of the day’s other Group H game between Portugal and Uruguay will also have an impact on the prospects of South Korea and Ghana.
Andre Ayew and Osman Bukari were the goalscorers for Ghana in their defeat by Portugal, while Tottenham star Son Heung-min is South Korea’s greatest asset.
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World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea
49 mins: A decent start for South Korea in this second half. A cross from the right looks dangerous but bounces harmlessly through.
At the other end, Lamptey shows quick feet on the edge of the box and strikes for goal with his weaker left foot but it flies high and wide.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 14:10
World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea – KICK-OFF!
45 mins: Back underway in Qatar – South Korea need a huge turnaround here.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 14:06
WATCH: Kudus doubles Ghana’s lead
And here’s how Ghana made it 2-0 with Mohammed Kudus’s header. It was all about the ball in from Jordan Ayew again though.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 14:05
WATCH: Salisu makes it 1-0 to Ghana
Ghana got the opening goal on 24 minutes but there was a bit of controversy about the goal. Jordan Ayew’s free-kick delivery was pinpoint and after a bit of pinball, Mohammed Salisu lashed home.
The ball hit Andre Ayew’s arm before Salisu lashed in, however. Last season the goal would’ve been ruled out but this year, accidental handball only causes a goal to be ruled out if it’s by the goalscorer, not anyone in the build-up.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 13:59
World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea – HALF-TIME!
HALF-TIME! A perfect first half for Ghana. The quality of crosses coming in from Jordan Ayew on the left has been sublime and led to both goals – Mohammed Salisu and Mohammed Kudus the scorers.
South Korea had a lot of possession (And corners) early on but faded as the half wore on. An uphill task for them in the second half.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 13:51
World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea
45+3 mins: South Korea haven’t had a shot on target in this first half. That’s damning, given the amount of corners etc that they’ve had. They’ll need a half-time reset if they’re to get back in this game.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 13:50
World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea
45 mins: South Korea are pushing on but not creating anything clear-cut. A cross from the right is overhit and Jung Woo-young then takes a speculative shot from 25 yards that flies well over. Son looks disgusted that he wasn’t passed the ball there by Jung and, to be fair, he was in a better position.
5 minutes of added time at the end of this half.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 13:48
World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea
43 mins: Son makes a solo counter-attack for South Korea down the left. He’s scored in similar fashion for Spurs before but this time he can only win a throw-in as he’s shepherded wide by the defence.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 13:46
World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea
39 mins: Nice interplay by South Korea around the edge of the Ghana box but there’s no killer ball at the moment. Kim Jin-su then puts a cross in but it’s headed away comfortably.
Ghana will be delighted if they can get to half-time 2-0 ahead.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 13:42
World Cup 2022: Ghana 2-0 South Korea (GOAL! Kudus 34’)
And Kudus makes it two! It’s been coming, to be fair.
Another superb delivery in from the left flank by Jordan Ayew as he curls a dangerous ball into the perfect area and all Kudus has to do is caress the ball goalwards with his head and the net bulges. Stunning delivery, nicely finished.
Ghana in complete control here.
Luke Baker28 November 2022 13:34