{"id":1259249,"date":"2022-11-28T15:28:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/11\/28\/kudus-stars-as-ghana-muscle-off-south-korea\/"},"modified":"2022-11-28T15:28:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:28:17","slug":"kudus-stars-as-ghana-muscle-off-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/11\/28\/kudus-stars-as-ghana-muscle-off-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Kudus stars as Ghana muscle off South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Black Stars of Ghana secured their first win of the 2022 World Cup against South Korea on Monday afternoon at the Education City Stadium.<\/p>\n

Otto Addo and his charges headed into the game knowing that they have to win to keep their hopes alive after losing 3-2 to Portugal in their opener at the 974 Stadium.<\/p>\n

The Koreans started the game by pressing Ghana in the first 10 minutes but the Black Stars kept their shape and composure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Black Stars gradually warmed themselves into the game after containing the pressure from the Asian side.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ghana finally found the back of the net after Mohammed Salisu connected Jordan Ayew\u2019s freekick in the 24th minute.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ghana kept the pressure and dictated the pace and the areal balls.\u00a0In the 34th minute, Mohammed Kudus headed home a cross from Jordan Ayew to make\u00a0it 2:0.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Black Stars held their nerves and kept on threatening the opposition\u2019s goalpost.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The first 45 minutes ended 2:0 in favor of Ghana, who are making their fourth appearance at the global\u2019s biggest football tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the second half, Ghana started well but two quick goals from Gue-sung Cho unsettled Ghana.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Black Stars\u00a0looked jittery anytime the Koreans are in possession but a build-up from the back restored the Black Stars\u2019 lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kudus connected Gideon Mensah\u2019s cross to make it 3:2 for Ghana in the 69th minute.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Korea came close to scoring from a free kick but Ati Zigi punched the ball away.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Denis Odoi, Kofi Kyereh, and Kamaldeen Sulemana came on in place of Jordan Ayew, Andre Ayew, and Tariq Lamptey.<\/p>\n

Kofi Kyereh also came close in the 81st minute but he dispossessed the ball in the 18-yard box of the Koreans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ghana maintained their composure but it was pulsating during added time. The Black Stars sat deep and invited the Koreans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, Ghana secured all three points to snatch their first win of the tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Paulo Bento was however sent off for contesting the decision of the referee after ending the game.<\/p>\n

What next?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ghana will play their final group game on Friday against Uruguay at the Al Januob Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 15:00GMT.<\/p>\n

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