TIME.CO, Jakarta – The results of the 2022 World Cup in Group H between South Korea vs Ghana ended with the score 2-3. The meeting of the two teams provided thrilling entertainment like a roller coaster for each of the fans who were present at the Education City Stadium, Qatar on Monday, November 28, 2022.
The South Korean national team played differently in the first half than when they met Uruguay in the first match. Son Heung-min and his friends seem less pressured and aggressive. Meanwhile, Ghana looked convincing and managed to keep the momentum going during the first half.
The first goal for the Ghanaian national team came in the 24th minute: starting from a free kick from the left, Mohamed Salisu, who had dueled with the South Koreans, managed to grab the ball in the penalty area and slot in on goal. guarded by Kim Seung-gyu. Score changed 1-0 for Ghana.
Winning a goal does not reduce the pace of the game. Ghana once again scored the second goal. This time, Jordan Ayew, who released a gastric cross, was successfully used by Mohammed Kudus heading the ball without Seung-gyu being able to block it. Ghana kept their distance by scoring the second goal in the 33rd minute.
South Korea tries to close the gap. However, until extra time allowed by referee Anthony Taylor from England, Paulo Bento’s team could not be used optimally. The first half ended with the score 2-0 in favor of Ghana.
Going into the second half, South Korea was finally able to put up a fight. The long-awaited goal by the South Korean fans comes in the 57th minute from action by Cho Gue-sung. He managed to roar the crowd after scoring a header after receiving a pass from the left. Score the 2-1 for Ghana.
It took South Korea just three minutes to equalize at 2-2. Cho Gue-sung was the goalkeeper again Ghanaian national, Lawrence Ati Zigi collected the ball from inside the goal after hitting the ball with his header. He won the aerial duel to tie the score.
Unfortunately, the 2-2 scoreline was short-lived. Ghana surprised the crowd again in the 68th minute: Mohammed Kudus became a scourge in South Korea’s defence. He took advantage of a pass from his team-mate, Inaki Williams, to score Ghana’s third goal. The score is now 3-2 for Otto Addo’s team.
Not giving up, the South Korean national team continued to build attacks. However, these efforts coupled with substitutions were unable to change positions. Until 10 minutes of added time, Ghana remained superior
South Korea vs Ghana match in Group H World Cup 2022 ended with the score 2-3. The result left Ghana with three points and temporarily ranked second in the table. The next match in Group H is between Portugal and Uruguay.
Composition of the players of the national team of South Korea and Ghana
South Korea (4-2-3-1)
1-Kim Seung-gyu; 15-Kim Moon-hwan, 4-Kim Min-jae, 19-Kim Young-gwon, 3-Kim Jin-su; 6-Hwang In-beom, 5-Jung Woo-young (Hwang Ui-jo); 22-Kwon Chang-hoon (Lee Kang-in), 25-Jeong Woo-yeong (Na Sang-ho), 7-Son Heung-min; 9-Cho Gue-sung.
Coach: Paolo Bento
Ghana (4-3-3): 1-Lawrence Ati Zigi; 2-Tariq Lamptey (Denis Odoi), 18-Daniel Amartey, 4-Mohamed Salisu, 14-Gideon Mensah; 5. Thomas Partey, 21. Salis Abdul Samed, 20. Mohammed Kudus (Djiku); 9-Jordan Ayew (Kamaldeen), 19-Inaki Williams, 10-Andre Ayew (Daniel).
Coach: Otto Addo
